Diehard crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Diehard
Diehard is a remote rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, falling within the local government area of Glen Innes Severn (Postcode 2370). The geographic landscape is characterized by rugged bushland, elevated terrain, and sparse settlement typical of the greater New England tablelands. Due to its remote nature, the population is very small, consisting primarily of dispersed rural landholders and agriculturalists rather than a centralized township.
In terms of local life and amenities, Diehard operates entirely without commercial centres, retail hubs, or municipal services. Residents rely on the nearby regional service centre of Glen Innes for essential infrastructure, including healthcare, education, retail, and emergency services. The local economy and daily life are predominantly tied to primary industries such as extensive livestock grazing and forestry, set against a backdrop of natural bushland and conservation areas.
European history in the Diehard area follows the broader settlement patterns of the New England district, driven by pastoral expansion, timber-getting, and mining prospecting in the 19th century. The locality's distinct name reflects the arduous conditions faced by early pioneers and surveyors navigating the rugged local terrain. While few formal historical structures remain preserved on-site, the landscape itself bears witness to the region's early pastoral and resource-extraction history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Cultivating cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 62 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.