Albury LGA crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7,372 recorded in this period, compared with 6,772 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Albury
The City of Albury is a major regional centre situated on the Murray River in southern New South Wales, forming part of the border with Victoria. It occupies a strategic position on the inland corridor between Sydney and Melbourne, serving as a primary hub for the surrounding Riverina region. The local government area is characterized by a mix of flat riverine plains and rolling foothills, with a population primarily concentrated in the urban core of Albury and the suburb of Lavington. As of the 2021 Census, the region maintains a steady population growth, supported by a diverse economy spanning manufacturing, retail, health services, and education.
The city offers a robust array of amenities, serving as the commercial and cultural focal point for the wider Albury-Wodonga cross-border region. Residents have access to extensive healthcare facilities, the Albury LibraryMuseum, and the Murray Art Museum Albury, which anchors the local arts scene. The city’s geography facilitates significant outdoor recreation, with the Murray River, the Wagirra Trail, and the nearby Nail Can Hill providing space for leisure. As a transport gateway, Albury is well-connected via the Hume Highway, a major rail line, and Albury Airport, facilitating both regional commerce and tourism.
European settlement in the area began in the 1830s, when explorers Hamilton Hume and William Hovell identified the site as an ideal crossing point for the Murray River. Originally a pastoral settlement, Albury was gazetted as a town in 1839 and rapidly evolved into a vital junction for inland trade and transit between New South Wales and Victoria. The city’s heritage is preserved through a collection of late 19th and early 20th-century architecture, including the Albury Railway Station and various civic buildings that reflect its historical status as a prosperous river port.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 806 | 759 |
| Harassment threatening | 760 | 733 |
| Malicious damage to property | 751 | 669 |
| Assault - domestic violence | 569 | 489 |
| Breach AVO | 507 | 506 |
| Steal from retail store | 466 | 300 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 465 | 504 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence | 448 | 412 |
| Fraud | 402 | 394 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 241 | 180 |
| Other theft | 235 | 197 |
| Prohibited weapons offences | 221 | 213 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 212 | 192 |
| Sexual Offences | 206 | 203 |
| Steal from dwelling | 197 | 145 |
| Trespass | 194 | 169 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 181 | 130 |
| Possession use of cannabis | 140 | 162 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 103 | 105 |
| Receiving stolen goods | 76 | 82 |
| Arson | 75 | 64 |
| Liquor offences | 33 | 63 |
| Offensive conduct | 30 | 33 |
| Robbery | 21 | 24 |
| Steal from person | 16 | 16 |
| Offensive language | 13 | 18 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 4 | 10 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 56,093 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.