Westdale (Tamworth Regional) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
200 recorded in this period, compared with 207 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Westdale (Tamworth Regional)
Westdale is a semi-rural suburb situated on the western outskirts of Tamworth, New South Wales, within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area (postcode 2340). Geographically, the locality is characterized by a blend of residential housing, light industrial zones, and expansive rural-residential allotments. Demographically, it serves as a transitional zone between the urban density of Tamworth and the agricultural landscape of the surrounding Peel Valley, attracting residents who seek proximity to regional services while maintaining a semi-rural lifestyle.
The area functions primarily as a residential and service hub for the western sector of Tamworth. It hosts key industrial and logistics facilities, including the Tamworth Regional Livestock Exchange, which serves as a significant economic node for the regional agricultural industry. Local amenities are complemented by nearby access to major transport corridors, including the Oxley Highway, which links the suburb directly to the Tamworth central business district. Educational and recreational needs are largely met by facilities located in the adjacent urban suburbs of Tamworth.
Historically, Westdale developed as an extension of Tamworth’s peripheral expansion during the late 20th century. The land was traditionally utilized for grazing and small-scale farming before being subdivided to accommodate the city’s growing population and industrial requirements. While the suburb lacks a singular historic town center, its heritage is tied to the broader development of the Tamworth region as a center for Australian agribusiness and the livestock trade, which remains a defining feature of the locality's current character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 36 | 23 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 21 | 19 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 19 | 37 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 17 | 23 |
| Breach bail conditions | 15 | 9 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 14 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 11 | 9 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 11 | 4 |
| Fraud | 8 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 10 |
| Other theft | 7 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 4 |
| Trespass | 4 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 3 |
| Steal from retail store | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 3 |
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.