Hamilton Valley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
59 recorded in this period, compared with 43 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hamilton Valley
Hamilton Valley is a residential suburb located in the northern sector of regional New South Wales, within the City of Albury local government area (postcode 2641). Positioned approximately eight kilometres north of Albury’s central business district, the locality features an undulating landscape that transitions from the urban expanse of the Albury-Wodonga urban area into the foothills of the Table Top range. Demographically, the suburb is characterised by a mix of established housing and contemporary residential developments, accommodating a diverse population that includes families, professionals, and retirees drawn to the region's relative affordability and proximity to larger urban services.
Local life in Hamilton Valley is primarily residential, supported by essential neighbourhood amenities including local convenience retail, parks, and sporting reserves. Educational and broader commercial services are readily accessible in adjacent suburbs and central Albury via major arterial roads and local bus networks. The suburb serves as a dormitory community, with residents routinely commuting to Albury and Wodonga for employment, secondary and tertiary education, and major retail or healthcare facilities.
Prior to European settlement, the area surrounding Hamilton Valley was traditional land of the Wiradjuri people, who utilized the fertile river plains and surrounding hills. Following European colonization of the Murray River region in the 19th century, the land was predominantly used for agricultural purposes, including pastoralism and farming. In the latter half of the 20th century, as part of the broader post-war growth of the Albury-Wodonga designated growth centre, the agricultural holdings in Hamilton Valley were progressively rezoned and subdivided to accommodate suburban expansion.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Trespass | 3 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 6 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 834 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.