East Tamworth, NSW, 2340 Crime Rate and Statistics

East Tamworth Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in East Tamworth.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 404, up 22% from 332 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• East Tamworth is in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning 70% of NSW suburbs are safer than East Tamworth and 30% of suburbs are more dangerous than East Tamworth.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 75% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 59% (26 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 11% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in East Tamworth: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that East Tamworth’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 26% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 70% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to East Tamworth. Therefore, East Tamworth’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in East Tamworth comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 16 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand East Tamworth’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in East Tamworth.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of East Tamworth crime statistics shows that there are 1314 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in East Tamworth are 1 in 75.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in East Tamworth, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 21, equivalent to a rate of 4461 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

East Tamworth Crime Rates by Offences Division

East Tamworth Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Crimes Against the Person: East Tamworth vs NSW

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and East Tamworth crime rates for the selected offences.

East Tamworth Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property and Deception Offences: East Tamworth vs NSW, Australia

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including East Tamworth crime statistics for each offence type.

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: East Tamworth vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: East Tamworth vs NSW

East Tamworth Crimes per Square KM

East Tamworth Crime FAQs

How many murders were in East Tamworth in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in East Tamworth in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in East Tamworth?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in East Tamworth is break and enter dwelling.

What is the crime rate in East Tamworth?

The overall crime rate in East Tamworth, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7479 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is East Tamworth a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that East Tamworth total crime rate in 2021 was 7479. This means it’s 30% safer than all NSW suburbs. So East Tamworth has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is East Tamworth safe at night?

46% of crimes in East Tamworth occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in East Tamworth at night.

Total Crime Stats of East Tamworth

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

• NSW Police public site
• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
• Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons