Emerald Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Emerald Hill
Emerald Hill is a rural locality situated in the North West slopes region of New South Wales, within the Gunnedah Shire local government area (postcode 2380). Geographically characterized by undulating agricultural land and fertile black soil plains, the area supports a dispersed population typical of the region's dryland farming and grazing enterprises. Demographically, the community is small and closely tied to the broader rural population of the Gunnedah district.
Local life in Emerald Hill centers predominantly around primary agricultural production, including cereal cropping, cotton, and livestock grazing. Residents rely primarily on nearby Gunnedah for commercial, educational, and municipal services. The locality features basic rural infrastructure, with local transport routes facilitating the movement of agricultural freight to regional hubs.
The history of Emerald Hill is rooted in European settlement and agricultural expansion in the 19th century, following the displacement of the traditional Indigenous inhabitants, the Gamilaraay people. The area developed largely as a pastoral and farming community, with historical landmarks generally consisting of long-standing rural properties, family farms, and infrastructure related to early agricultural transport and local settlement.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 137 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.