Armidale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3,306 recorded in this period, compared with 3,313 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Armidale
Armidale is a regional city situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Armidale Regional Council local government area (postcode 2350). Located roughly halfway between Sydney and Brisbane at an elevation of approximately 980 metres, the locality experiences a cool temperate climate with four distinct seasons, including occasional winter snowfalls. The broader city and surrounding district support an estimated population of around 25,000 residents, serving as a major commercial, educational, and administrative hub for the surrounding agricultural region.
As a prominent educational centre, Armidale is home to the University of New England (UNE), which significantly shapes the local economy and community demographic. The city features a well-developed commercial sector, healthcare facilities including the Armidale Rural Technology Park and base hospital, and numerous sporting and cultural amenities. Transport infrastructure includes the Armidale Airport, connecting the region to Sydney, as well as regular rail and coach services along the Main North line.
European settlement in the area began in the 1830s following early explorations by John Oxley, and the town was officially gazetted in 1849, named after the ancestral home of colonial pastoralist George Wyndham on the Isle of Skye. The city experienced significant growth during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, leaving a rich architectural heritage characterised by Victorian and Edwardian civic buildings, churches, and grand private homes constructed from local bluestone and brick. Today, Armidale balances its preserved historical identity with modern infrastructure, functioning as the cultural capital of the Northern Tablelands.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 466 | 331 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 295 | 301 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 271 | 209 |
| Malicious damage to property | 263 | 272 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 227 | 201 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 205 | 241 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 200 | 183 |
| Steal from retail store | 160 | 183 |
| Steal from dwelling | 95 | 79 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 94 | 50 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 94 | 89 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 92 | 181 |
| Trespass | 90 | 115 |
| Fraud | 88 | 113 |
| Other theft | 70 | 107 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 69 | 47 |
| Sexual assault | 62 | 58 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 49 | 104 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 23,967 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.