East Albury crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
510 recorded in this period, compared with 531 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About East Albury
East Albury is a residential and industrial suburb located in southern New South Wales, situated immediately east of the Albury central business district within the City of Albury local government area (postcode 2640). Bounded to the south by the Murray River, the locality features a mix of flat floodplain areas and rising terrain towards the north and east. The suburb accommodates a diverse residential population alongside key commercial and industrial precincts, reflecting its role as a functional extension of the broader Albury–Wodonga regional centre.
The suburb provides a range of local amenities, including neighbourhood parks, sporting reserves, and local retail outlets that serve the residential community. Education and healthcare access are supported by its proximity to Albury’s broader service infrastructure. Transport connectivity is a significant feature of East Albury, as it is traversed by the Hume Freeway and the Main Southern railway line, making it a critical transport and logistics corridor for the region.
Historically, East Albury developed in tandem with the expansion of Albury as a major regional hub following European settlement in the 19th century. The area's growth was heavily influenced by the establishment of transport routes connecting New South Wales and Victoria, particularly the opening of the railway and subsequent highway developments. While much of the suburb's built environment reflects post-war and late 20th-century suburban expansion, it retains elements associated with Albury's long-standing agricultural, industrial, and transport history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 51 | 61 |
| Malicious damage to property | 49 | 55 |
| Steal from retail store | 45 | 40 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 42 | 42 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 38 | 49 |
| Fraud | 35 | 38 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 28 | 41 |
| Other theft | 26 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 23 | 23 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 22 | 19 |
| Trespass | 14 | 13 |
| Breach bail conditions | 13 | 21 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 12 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 11 | 16 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 6 |
| Other offences | 9 | 7 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,224 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.