Spring Mountain crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Spring Mountain
Spring Mountain is a rural locality situated within the Inverell Shire local government area in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales. Located near the postcode 2360, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral terrain and mixed agricultural landscapes typical of the Inverell district. Demographically, the locality is sparsely populated, consisting primarily of residents engaged in primary production, including livestock grazing and broadacre cropping, reflecting the broader economic reliance on agriculture in the New England region.
The area is served by the administrative and commercial hub of Inverell, where residents access essential amenities such as healthcare, education, and retail services. Given its rural nature, local life is defined by a low-density settlement pattern and a focus on land management. Historically, the region was shaped by 19th-century European settlement, which transitioned the landscape from traditional Indigenous lands to pastoral holdings. While specific local heritage sites remain modest, the broader history of Spring Mountain is intrinsically linked to the developmental trajectory of the Inverell Shire, which grew significantly following the discovery of tin and the expansion of the agricultural sector in the late 1800s.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 20 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.