Howell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Howell
Howell is a rural locality situated in the New England region of New South Wales, within the Inverell Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2360. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain typical of the Northern Tablelands, featuring a mix of native bushland, agricultural holdings, and historic mining footprints. Due to its rural nature, Howell has a very small, dispersed population, with most residents relying on nearby regional centers like Inverell for employment, healthcare, and comprehensive commercial services.
As a predominantly agricultural and historical district, Howell operates with minimal local amenities, functioning primarily as a quiet residential and farming community. Local life is centered around rural enterprise, including livestock grazing and broadacre farming. Residents access primary education, retail, and community infrastructure by traveling to surrounding townships within the Inverell local government area.
Historically, Howell gained prominence during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a tin and arsenic mining settlement. The locality was once home to the Conrad Mines, which supported a thriving community with a post office, school, and local businesses during its peak operational years. Today, the heritage of this industrial past remains visible through scattered historical ruins and old mine workings, which serve as reminders of the region's contribution to New South Wales' early mining industry.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 31 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.