Ashley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ashley
Ashley is a small rural locality situated in the northern region of New South Wales, within the Moree Plains Shire local government area (postcode 2400). Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, fertile plains associated with the Murray-Darling basin, supporting intensive agricultural production, particularly grain cropping and cotton. Demographically, Ashley has a very small, dispersed population typical of remote agricultural districts in the region, with most residents living on surrounding rural properties or within the immediate vicinity of the settlement.
Local life and amenities in Ashley are minimal, reflecting its status as a small rural community. Essential commercial services, secondary education, and healthcare facilities are primarily accessed nearby in the larger regional hub of Moree. The local economy is overwhelmingly driven by agriculture and related support industries, forming a close-knit community reliant on regional infrastructure for most daily services.
The history of Ashley is closely tied to the pastoral and agricultural expansion of the Moree Plains. The area was traditionally inhabited by Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement brought pastoral leases in the 19th century. The subsequent development of the locality followed the expansion of regional transport networks and irrigation, which transformed the landscape into a productive agricultural zone.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 351 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.