Ebor crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 14 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ebor
Ebor is a rural locality situated on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Armidale Regional Council area (postcode 2453). Located approximately 80 kilometres east of Armidale along the Waterfall Way, the area is characterised by high-altitude terrain, rolling pastoral land, and proximity to protected natural environments, including the Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes River national parks. These parks feature significant local geological formations and water features. The population is small and dispersed across surrounding agricultural holdings.
The local economy is predominantly driven by beef cattle grazing, sheep farming, and associated rural industries. Community life is supported by basic local amenities such as a general store, a local primary school, and community gathering spaces. Ebor acts as both a residential hub for local landholders and a transit point for tourists travelling between the New England tablelands and the mid-north coast.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, when the country was opened for pastoral runs. The locality was historically tied to the timber industry, gold prospecting, and agriculture. The wider district contains historical homesteads that reflect the region's pioneering past and the challenges of settling the high-altitude Australian bush.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Murder | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 149 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.