Ilford crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
19 recorded in this period, compared with 15 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ilford
Ilford is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2850. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, pastoral properties, and native bushland, positioned along the Castlereagh Highway between the towns of Mudgee and Wallerawang. Due to its rural nature, Ilford has a small, dispersed population primarily engaged in agriculture, livestock grazing, and related rural industries.
As a quiet settlement, local life and amenities in Ilford are minimal, with residents relying primarily on nearby larger regional centres such as Mudgee, Rylstone, and Bathurst for comprehensive commercial, educational, and healthcare services. The locality functions largely as a farming community and a transit point along the highway, featuring basic infrastructure typical of small rural NSW localities, including local community spaces and rural residential properties.
Historically, the Ilford area was originally inhabited by traditional Indigenous custodians before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality developed as a pastoral and coaching stop along early transport routes connecting the tablelands to the western plains. While it retains a quiet rural character, historic traces of its early colonial settlement remain visible through surrounding heritage pastoral holdings and the region's enduring agricultural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 165 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.