North Albury crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,154 recorded in this period, compared with 1,174 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Albury
North Albury is a residential and industrial suburb located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated immediately north of the Albury central business district within the City of Albury local government area (postcode 2640). Spanning a mix of established housing, commercial precincts, and light industrial zones, the suburb accommodates a diverse working-class and family demographic. It is functionally integrated with the broader Albury-Wodonga cross-border urban area, benefiting from regional transport links including the Hume Highway, which runs along its western boundary.
Local life in North Albury is supported by a range of essential amenities, including neighborhood shopping strips, local public and private schools, and sporting facilities such as parks and recreation reserves. The commercial and industrial sectors within the suburb provide significant local employment, encompassing manufacturing, logistics, and retail services. Residents also have ready access to the comprehensive civic, health, and higher-education infrastructure located in the nearby Albury CBD.
Historically, the development of North Albury mirrors the broader postwar expansion of the Albury region, transitioning from rural fringes and smallholdings into a planned suburban and industrial hub to accommodate a growing population. While the suburb features relatively little heritage-listed architecture compared to Albury's historic town centre, its growth reflects the mid-to-late 20th-century decentralization policies and economic maturation of the Murray Darling basin region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 144 | 152 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 132 | 94 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 125 | 114 |
| Malicious damage to property | 123 | 113 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 62 | 39 |
| Breach bail conditions | 57 | 61 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 55 | 39 |
| Steal from dwelling | 53 | 37 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 47 | 74 |
| Fraud | 42 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 42 | 37 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 32 | 43 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 31 | 35 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 27 | 45 |
| Trespass | 22 | 33 |
| Arson | 18 | 10 |
| Other offences | 17 | 13 |
| Sexual assault | 17 | 27 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,232 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.