New Valley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About New Valley
New Valley is a rural locality in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Armidale Regional Council local government area and covered by the 2365 postcode. The geography is characterized by undulating tableland terrain, featuring native bushland, agricultural grazing properties, and scattered rural homesteads. Due to its remote and predominantly agricultural setting, the locality has a very small, dispersed population typical of the region's outer farming districts.
Local life in New Valley is centered around primary agricultural activities, primarily livestock grazing and broadacre farming. The locality lacks commercial retail amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Armidale and Guyra for essential services, health care, schooling, and retail trade. Transport connectivity is provided by secondary rural roads linking local properties to regional arterial routes.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism across the Northern Tablelands following early colonial exploration. The heritage of New Valley is closely tied to the pastoral history of New South Wales, with historical markers, pastoral holdings, and vernacular rural architecture reflecting the traditional industries that shaped the district's development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 32 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.