Glen Innes crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
774 recorded in this period, compared with 829 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glen Innes
Glen Innes is a historic town located in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated at the intersection of the New England Highway and the Gwydir Highway. Operating within the Glen Innes Severn local government area under the postcode 2370, the town sits at a high elevation, contributing to a cool temperate climate characterized by distinct seasons. According to the 2021 census, the town and its surrounding district supported a population of approximately 6,000 residents, serving as a primary commercial and administrative hub for the broader agricultural shire.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural production, notably beef cattle, sheep, and fine wool, alongside emerging sectors like renewable energy and tourism. Glen Innes provides essential community amenities, including schools, health services, sporting facilities, and a central business district featuring heritage commercial buildings. The town is recognized for its distinctive Celtic heritage, celebrated through the annual Australian Celtic Festival, which draws national and international visitors.
Established in 1852 on the traditional lands of the Ngarabal people, Glen Innes was officially surveyed and named after Major Archibald Innes, a local pastoralist. The discovery of tin and gold in the surrounding area during the late 19th century spurred significant growth, transforming the settlement into a bustling regional center. Today, the town preserves its 19th-century character through numerous heritage-listed buildings, including churches, civic structures, and rural homesteads that reflect its Victorian and Federation architectural history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 86 | 97 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 83 | 112 |
| Malicious damage to property | 62 | 100 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 52 | 49 |
| Steal from retail store | 45 | 33 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 41 | 30 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 41 | 78 |
| Steal from dwelling | 32 | 21 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 31 | 33 |
| Other theft | 31 | 19 |
| Fraud | 28 | 32 |
| Trespass | 28 | 34 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 24 | 20 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 22 | 18 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 21 | 28 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 21 | 16 |
| Other offences | 17 | 16 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 16 | 14 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,219 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.