Warral crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
18 recorded in this period, compared with 16 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Warral
Warral is a rural locality situated within the Tamworth Regional Council area of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2340. It is located approximately 15 kilometers southwest of the regional city of Tamworth, characterized by undulating agricultural landscapes and grazing land. As a sparsely populated rural community, the demographic is primarily composed of primary producers and residents seeking a semi-rural lifestyle, with the local economy rooted in broadacre farming and livestock management.
Local life in Warral is defined by its proximity to the administrative and commercial hub of Tamworth, which provides essential services, schools, and health facilities. The locality functions as a quiet residential and agricultural hinterland, with most community interaction centered around the wider Tamworth regional network. Historically, the area reflects the broader development of the New England region, shaped by mid-19th-century land grants and the subsequent establishment of pastoral stations. While the locality lacks a large central commercial village, its heritage is preserved through the legacy of early agricultural settlement and the retention of regional land-use patterns that have defined the area for over a century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 2 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 445 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.