Tumbarumba crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
125 recorded in this period, compared with 115 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tumbarumba
Tumbarumba is a town situated in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains in southern New South Wales, serving as a primary locality within the Snowy Valleys Council area (postcode 2653). Positioned at an elevation of approximately 680 metres, the region is defined by its rugged topography, encompassing high-altitude plateaus and proximity to the western edge of Kosciuszko National Park. The population is characterized by a stable rural demographic, with the local economy historically underpinned by timber production, agriculture, and an emerging cool-climate viticulture sector.
The town provides essential community infrastructure, including primary and secondary education facilities, health services, and a variety of retail and recreational amenities. Local life is bolstered by the town’s role as a gateway for outdoor tourism, offering access to hiking, cycling, and fishing, notably through the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail. Historically, the area was settled following the discovery of gold in the mid-19th century, which transitioned the region from pastoral lands to a mining hub. Today, the town retains a significant heritage character, preserved through various historic buildings and local museums that document its transition through the gold rush, timber milling, and agricultural development eras.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 15 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 12 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 10 |
| Trespass | 10 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 6 | 3 |
| Other theft | 5 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Fraud | 4 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 20 |
| Other offences | 4 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 4 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,915 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.