Upper Manilla crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Upper Manilla
Upper Manilla is a rural locality situated in the New England region of New South Wales, falling within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area and the 2346 postcode. Geographically, it is located north of the town of Manilla, characterized by undulating pastoral land and proximity to the Manilla River valley. As a sparsely populated agricultural district, the area maintains a small, dispersed demographic primarily engaged in primary production, including grazing and broad-acre farming.
The locality is primarily residential and agricultural, relying on the nearby township of Manilla for essential amenities, services, and educational facilities. While Upper Manilla lacks a centralized commercial hub, it serves as a quiet rural residential zone that contributes to the broader regional economy of the Tamworth area. The heritage of the district is deeply tied to the early European settlement of the Namoi and Manilla River valleys in the mid-19th century, with the area’s history defined by its transition from pastoral runs to established farming communities. Local landmarks largely reflect this agricultural legacy, with much of the region’s historical character preserved in its long-standing family farm holdings.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 3 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 105 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.