Albury crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2,949 recorded in this period, compared with 2,675 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Albury
Albury is a major regional city located on the banks of the Murray River in the Hume Region of New South Wales, positioned approximately 550 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 300 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. Administered by the City of Albury local government area (postcode 2640) and situated directly opposite its twin city of Wodonga in Victoria, Albury serves as a vital cross-border commercial and transport hub. The city experiences a temperate climate with distinct four-season weather patterns and supports a growing population characterised by a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and retirees.
Local life in Albury is supported by comprehensive civic, educational, and commercial infrastructure, including the Albury Base Hospital, Charles Sturt University campus, and the Gateway Village arts and cultural precinct. The city's economy is diversified across manufacturing, healthcare, retail, transport, and agriculture, benefiting from its strategic location along the Hume Highway and interstate rail network. Residents and visitors have access to extensive recreational spaces, most notably the Murray River parks, the Albury Botanic Gardens, and the panoramic lookout at Monument Hill.
European settlement in the area began in the 1830s when explorers Hamilton Hume and William Hovell crossed the Murray River nearby, leading to the establishment of a township that was officially surveyed in 1839. The locality grew rapidly during the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s as a key crossing point and customs station, eventually gaining city status in 1946. Albury's heritage is preserved in numerous historic buildings, such as the Albury Railway Station and the former Post Office, which reflect its enduring role as a gateway between New South Wales and Victoria.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 611 | 529 |
| Steal from retail store | 314 | 209 |
| Malicious damage to property | 202 | 188 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 193 | 164 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 170 | 174 |
| Fraud | 130 | 108 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 128 | 196 |
| Other theft | 127 | 92 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 90 | 101 |
| Trespass | 87 | 61 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 81 | 58 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 80 | 82 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 76 | 72 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 62 | 30 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 59 | 48 |
| Steal from dwelling | 56 | 31 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 53 | 44 |
| Other offences | 43 | 56 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,955 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.