Elsmore crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 recorded in this period, compared with 21 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Elsmore
Elsmore is a rural locality in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Inverell Shire local government area under the 2360 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, typical of the broader New South Wales tablelands, supporting a small population engaged primarily in primary production.
Local life in Elsmore is centered around a quiet, community-oriented rural lifestyle. While the locality itself has limited commercial amenities, residents rely on the nearby regional centre of Inverell for comprehensive services, including secondary education, healthcare, retail, and professional services. Agriculture, particularly livestock grazing and broadacre cropping, forms the economic backbone of the local community.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the broader European settlement and agricultural expansion of the New England and North West slopes regions of New South Wales. Elsmore shares a rich pastoral and mining heritage common to the Inverell district, reflecting the steady evolution from early pioneering land grants and resource extraction to modern, mechanized farming practices.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 358 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.