Ardlethan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
98 recorded in this period, compared with 18 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ardlethan
Ardlethan is a rural township located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Coolamon Shire local government area and carrying the postcode 2665. Situated along the Newell Highway between Narrandera and Ariah Park, the locality serves as a small agricultural service hub surrounded by mixed farming and cropping lands. At the 2021 census, Ardlethan and its surrounding district recorded a population of approximately 450 residents.
The town provides essential local amenities to residents and passing highway traffic, including a primary school, local sports facilities, a swimming pool, and basic commercial and retail services. Community life is anchored by local sporting clubs and traditional rural community organizations. The surrounding district remains economically dependent on dryland agriculture, predominantly wheat, cereal cropping, and sheep production.
Ardlethan was established following the discovery of tin in the area in 1912 by prospector Thomas Charlton, which sparked a significant mining boom. The town’s name is a portmanteau derived from "Ard" (Gaelic for height or high place) and Lethenty, the name of a Scottish estate. Tin mining remained a prominent industry in the locality for decades, leaving a legacy of historical mining sites and local heritage that is commemorated within the town's public spaces and visitor exhibits.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor offences | 85 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 472 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.