South Guyra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
22 recorded in this period, compared with 22 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About South Guyra
South Guyra is a rural locality situated on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, falling within the Armidale Regional Council area and sharing the 2365 postcode with the adjacent town of Guyra. The region is characterized by an elevated, undulating landscape typical of the New England Tablelands, experiencing a cool-temperate climate with frequent winter frosts and occasional snow. The population is primarily composed of individuals engaged in agricultural pursuits, reflecting the area’s economic reliance on livestock grazing, including sheep and cattle, as well as broader local primary production.
The locality functions as a transition zone between the established services of Guyra and the broader pastoral districts. Residents typically access essential amenities, including schooling, health clinics, and retail services, in the nearby township of Guyra, which serves as the primary hub for the surrounding rural community. Historically, the area was shaped by the expansion of the Great Northern Railway and the subsequent development of soldier settlement schemes and intensive pastoral farming. The landscape remains dotted with historic homesteads and agricultural structures that document the region's long-standing connection to the New South Wales wool and meat industries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 385 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.