Glen Innes Severn LGA crime statistics

About Glen Innes Severn

Glen Innes Severn Council is a local government area located in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales. Covering approximately 5,487 square kilometres, the landscape is characterized by high-altitude plateaus, rolling hills, and a temperate climate that experiences frequent frosts and occasional snow in winter. As of the 2021 Census, the area is home to a population of approximately 8,500 residents. The town of Glen Innes serves as the administrative centre and the primary hub for the surrounding rural communities, which are largely sustained by agriculture, including cattle grazing, sheep farming, and fine wool production.

The local lifestyle is defined by its rural heritage and close-knit community atmosphere. Amenities in Glen Innes include essential healthcare services, primary and secondary schooling, and a variety of retail outlets and sporting facilities. The region is known for its distinctive Celtic culture, influenced by its Scottish history, which is celebrated annually through the Australian Celtic Festival. This event, alongside the area's geological significance and access to national parks like the Washpool and Gibraltar Range, contributes to a stable tourism sector that supports the local economy.

Historically, the region was inhabited by the Ngarabal people before European pastoralists settled the area in the 1830s. The town of Glen Innes was gazetted in 1852, with the discovery of tin in the 1870s further stimulating growth and infrastructure development. Today, the LGA retains a significant number of heritage-listed buildings, particularly along the main street, which reflect the architectural styles of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These structures, combined with the region’s long-standing agricultural traditions, form the foundation of its contemporary cultural and civic identity.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · LGA 13010
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections