Ashford crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
74 recorded in this period, compared with 56 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ashford
Ashford is a rural locality and cadastral parish situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Inverell Shire local government area (postcode 2361). Positioned near the Severn River, the surrounding geography is characterized by undulating agricultural lands, native bushland, and pastoral properties. The population is small and predominantly dispersed across rural holdings, reflecting the area's low-density settlement pattern and regional economic focus on primary production, including livestock grazing and broadacre farming.
Local life in Ashford is centered around a tight-knit rural community supported by essential infrastructure. The locality features basic amenities, including local general stores, community gathering spaces, and educational facilities that serve surrounding farming families. Residents typically travel to larger nearby regional centers, such as Inverell, for comprehensive retail, medical, and professional services. Outdoor recreation is tied to the natural landscape, with the nearby Severn River and Lake Severn offering opportunities for fishing, camping, and local community events.
European history in the Ashford area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by pastoral expansion and the establishment of early land runs. The locality developed as a service hub for the surrounding pastoral and mining activities, with regional history preserved through historical buildings and local heritage sites. These structures and the cultural landscape reflect the broader patterns of European settlement and agricultural development in the New England and Northern Tablelands districts.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 12 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 1 |
| Fraud | 5 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Trespass | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 659 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.