Guyra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
143 recorded in this period, compared with 197 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Guyra
Guyra is a rural town located on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated within the Armidale Regional Council local government area with the postcode 2365. Positioned at an elevation of approximately 1,330 metres, it is one of the highest towns in Australia, experiencing a cool temperate climate with cold, frosty winters and mild summers. The community is supported by a diverse regional population.
The local economy is predominantly driven by agriculture, particularly sheep, cattle, potato farming, and large-scale greenhouse horticulture. Guyra provides essential amenities for residents and surrounding rural properties, including primary and secondary schooling, health services, sporting facilities, and a commercial shopping strip along the New England Highway. Natural attractions such as the nearby Mother of Ducks Lagoon Nature Reserve offer significant ecological and recreational value.
European settlement in the district began in the 1830s. The name "Guyra" is of Aboriginal origin, though its precise meaning is subject to varying interpretations. The town experienced significant growth following the arrival of the Main Northern railway line in the late 19th century, which facilitated the expansion of the local timber and agricultural industries. Several historic buildings from the Victorian and Edwardian eras remain preserved within the town, reflecting its pastoral heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 27 | 19 |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 25 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 12 | 23 |
| Breach bail conditions | 11 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 12 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 19 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 11 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 19 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 5 |
| Trespass | 4 | 4 |
| Fraud | 3 | 7 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 6 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 4 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Fail to appear | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,003 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.