Emmaville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
29 recorded in this period, compared with 28 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Emmaville
Emmaville is a historic locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Glen Innes Severn local government area (postcode 2371). Located northwest of Glen Innes, the surrounding geography is characterized by undulating terrain, rural properties, and remnant bushland typical of the New England tablelands. As a small rural community, Emmaville has a modest population comprising long-term residents, farming families, and retirees, reflecting broader demographic trends of declining populations in inland regional areas.
Local life in Emmaville centers around a small commercial hub that provides essential services to residents and the surrounding agricultural district. Amenities within the locality include a local primary school, a general store, a heritage hotel, and community sports facilities. The economy is traditionally underpinned by grazing, agriculture, and small-scale primary industries. Due to its remote setting, residents rely on nearby regional centers like Glen Innes for broader health, administrative, and secondary education services.
Emmaville possesses a rich history deeply rooted in the 19th-century Australian mining boom. Originally known as Vegetable Creek, the settlement was established following the discovery of vast tin deposits in the 1870s, which rapidly transformed it into one of the most productive tin-mining fields in the colony. The town retains much of its Victorian-era character, featuring historic buildings and remnants of its industrial past. The local mining heritage is preserved and showcased at the Emmaville Mining Museum, which attracts visitors interested in the region's pioneering history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 6 |
| Arson | 4 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 505 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.