Inverell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,619 recorded in this period, compared with 1,699 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Inverell
Inverell is a regional town and locality situated on the Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes regions of New South Wales, positioned along the Macintyre River. It serves as the primary administrative centre for the Inverell Shire local government area within the 2360 postcode. The town experiences a temperate highland climate characterized by warm summers and cool, crisp winters. Geographically, the area is known for its rolling hills and fertile agricultural soils, which support a diverse local economy historically driven by agriculture, livestock, and gemstone mining.
The town provides a comprehensive range of local services and community amenities to support its residents and the surrounding agricultural district. Essential infrastructure includes primary and secondary schools, health services anchored by the Inverell District Hospital, and diverse retail and commercial precincts primarily clustered along Byron Street. Recreational facilities feature local parks, sporting ovals, and cultural venues, alongside regular community markets that highlight regional produce and crafts.
European settlement in the Inverell area began in the 1830s following early exploration by explorer Allan Cunningham, with the town site officially gazetted in the mid-19th century. The name "Inverell" is derived from a Scottish Gaelic term meaning "meeting place of the swans," combined with the local property name. The region's heritage is preserved in numerous historic civic and commercial buildings constructed from local materials, reflecting its Victorian and Edwardian past, as well as its rich association with sapphire and tin mining.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 192 | 186 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 171 | 160 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 154 | 148 |
| Malicious damage to property | 152 | 156 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 144 | 154 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 110 | 99 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 68 | 58 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 59 | 67 |
| Trespass | 59 | 58 |
| Steal from retail store | 53 | 92 |
| Fraud | 49 | 64 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 49 | 40 |
| Sexual assault | 37 | 46 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 36 | 43 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 26 | 21 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 26 | 35 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 25 | 31 |
| Steal from dwelling | 25 | 42 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12,057 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.