Willow Tree crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
24 recorded in this period, compared with 22 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Willow Tree
Willow Tree is a small rural locality situated in the Liverpool Plains Shire of New South Wales, positioned approximately 350 kilometres north of Sydney. Geographically, it lies at the base of the Great Dividing Range, serving as a gateway between the Hunter Valley and the New England Tablelands. The area is defined by its undulating agricultural landscape, primarily supporting grazing and broadacre cropping industries. Demographically, the locality maintains a modest population characteristic of a small, close-knit rural community, with the majority of residents engaged in primary production and regional service sectors.
The local lifestyle is quiet and agrarian, centred around a community focused on self-sufficiency and regional connectivity. Essential amenities include a local hotel, a primary school, and a community hall, which serve as focal points for social gatherings. Willow Tree is strategically positioned along the New England Highway and is serviced by the Main North railway line, providing vital transport links for freight and commuters traveling between regional hubs such as Quirindi and Tamworth.
Historically, the area was settled during the 19th century as European pastoral expansion moved into the Liverpool Plains. The locality’s development was significantly accelerated by the arrival of the railway in the late 1870s, which established the town as a notable transit point for livestock and agricultural produce. Today, Willow Tree retains several examples of late-Victorian and early-20th-century architecture, reflecting its long-standing role as a service centre for the surrounding farming estates and the broader Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 1 |
| Trespass | 4 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 327 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.