West Tamworth, NSW, 2340 Crime Rate and Statistics

West Tamworth Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1729, up 26% from 1370 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• West Tamworth is in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning 96% of NSW suburbs are safer than West Tamworth and 4% of suburbs are more dangerous than West Tamworth.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 4% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 39% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 37% (48 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 48% (101 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 65% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 27% (54 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in West Tamworth: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, West Tamworth is ranked safer than 2% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that West Tamworth crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 96% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than West Tamworth. As a result, West Tamworth has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of West Tamworth, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 4 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at West Tamworth’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving West Tamworth’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about West Tamworth’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in West Tamworth is 6195 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in West Tamworth is 1 in 15. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in West Tamworth is 1 in 6. This is equal to a rate of 14589 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

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.

West Tamworth Crime Rates by Offences Division

West 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: West Tamworth vs NSW

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

West 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: West Tamworth vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: West 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: West Tamworth vs NSW

West Tamworth Crimes per Square KM

West Tamworth Crime FAQs

How many murders were in West Tamworth in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in West 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 West 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 West Tamworth is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in West Tamworth?

The overall crime rate in West Tamworth, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 31690 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 West Tamworth a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that West Tamworth total crime rate in 2021 was 31690. This means it’s 4% safer than all NSW suburbs. So West Tamworth has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is West Tamworth safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of West 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