Limestone crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Limestone
Limestone is a rural locality in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Inverell Shire local government area and the 2361 postcode. The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land, typical of the region's tablelands and slopes, supporting a predominantly sparse population engaged in primary production.
Due to its rural and remote nature, Limestone lacks commercial hubs or public amenities, with residents relying on nearby regional centers such as Inverell for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Local community life is centered around traditional agricultural pursuits, encompassing broadacre farming, livestock grazing, and the natural landscape of the region.
The area's history is closely tied to the broader pastoral settlement of the Inverell district, which began in the mid-19th century as European squatters established sheep and cattle runs. The locality derives its descriptive name from the geological formations present in the area, which reflect the underlying limestone deposits characteristic of parts of the Northern Tablelands.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 14 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.