Albert crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Albert
Albert is a small rural locality situated in the central-west region of New South Wales, within the Lachlan Shire local government area and the 2873 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, semi-arid terrain dedicated primarily to dryland agriculture and livestock grazing. Due to its remote location and small geographic footprint, Albert has a sparse population typical of the broader Lachlan Shire, with residents predominantly living on surrounding rural properties and farms rather than in a densely populated town center.
Local life in Albert is centered around the surrounding agricultural community, with services, retail, and higher-order amenities accessed in nearby larger regional towns such as Condobolin or Trundle. The locality operates with minimal civic infrastructure, relying on the Lachlan Shire Council for local governance, road maintenance, and waste management. Community engagement is largely informal, tied to regional agricultural networks, local schools, and seasonal farming events.
The history of Albert, like many settlements in the Lachlan region, is tied to European expansion and pastoral development in the 19th century. The area was opened up for sheep grazing and subsequent wheat farming, supported by the gradual expansion of transport routes through the central-west. While it has retained its quiet rural character with few remaining historical commercial structures, the landscape reflects generations of agricultural use by European settlers and the traditional custodianship of the region's Indigenous peoples.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 77 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.