Spring Plains crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Spring Plains
Spring Plains is a rural locality situated within the Narrabri Shire local government area in north-western New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2388. Characterized by its expansive plains and semi-arid climate, the area is primarily defined by its agricultural landscape, which supports broad-acre cropping and livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated region, the demographics are typical of remote inland agricultural districts, with the local economy closely tied to regional production cycles and the broader agricultural output of the Namoi Valley.
The locality functions as a quiet pastoral community with limited public infrastructure, relying on nearby Narrabri for essential services, secondary education, and commercial amenities. Historical development in the region is rooted in the expansion of pastoralism and agriculture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the area was opened for selection and settlement. Today, the heritage of Spring Plains is preserved largely through its long-standing family farm holdings and the traditional rural character that continues to define the wider Narrabri Shire landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 73 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.