Spring Ridge crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 16 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Spring Ridge
Spring Ridge is a small rural locality situated within the Liverpool Plains Shire of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2343. Geographically, it is located in a fertile agricultural region known for its extensive black soil plains, which support broadacre cropping, particularly wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. The population is sparse, primarily consisting of residents engaged in the local farming industry or those supporting the agricultural supply chain.
The community is centered around the village hub, which provides essential services to the surrounding rural properties. Amenities are modest, reflecting the locality's small size; they typically include a local primary school, a community hall, and facilities for grain storage and handling. Social and economic life is closely tied to the cycles of agricultural production, with the locality serving as a quiet residential and service point for the broader Liverpool Plains district.
The area’s heritage is rooted in the mid-19th-century expansion of pastoralism and later intensive agriculture across the North West Slopes. Like many settlements in the Liverpool Plains, Spring Ridge developed to support the logistical needs of local producers, evolving alongside the expansion of regional transport links. The locality maintains a traditional rural character, with its history preserved through the ongoing operation of family-run farms and a long-standing commitment to community-driven local governance.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 266 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.