Amosfield crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Amosfield
Amosfield is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Tenterfield Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 4380. The area is positioned near the Queensland border, characterized by an undulating landscape of native bushland, agricultural properties, and elevated terrain typical of the Great Dividing Range. Due to its remote and expansive geography, the population is very small, consisting primarily of rural landowners, primary producers, and residents engaged in lifestyle farming.
Local life in Amosfield is quiet and self-reliant, with residents accessing commercial, educational, and medical services in nearby regional centres such as Tenterfield or Stanthorpe across the border in Queensland. The local economy is tied to the rural sector, predominantly encompassing small-scale grazing and agriculture. The surrounding natural environment supports outdoor pursuits, and the community relies on the region's main transport routes for connectivity to larger commercial hubs.
The history of Amosfield, like much of the surrounding New England and Border Rivers region, is rooted in nineteenth-century European settlement, pastoral expansion, and mineral exploration. The area developed in conjunction with the broader historical growth of the Tenterfield district, which saw early pastoral runs established followed by localized mining ventures. While few large-scale historic commercial structures remain active in Amosfield today, the locality retains a quiet rural character that reflects the historical patterns of settlement in northern New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 40 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.