Stanborough crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Stanborough
Stanborough is a rural locality situated within the Inverell Shire in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2360. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral land typical of the New England hinterland, featuring a mix of agricultural holdings and native timbered ridges. As a sparsely populated rural district, it functions primarily as an agricultural hub, with demographics reflective of a small, stable farming community integrated into the broader economic influence of the nearby town of Inverell.
Local life in Stanborough centers on primary production, including grazing and broad-acre farming. Given its limited residential footprint, the area lacks major commercial amenities, with residents relying on Inverell for educational, medical, and retail services. The heritage of the locality is rooted in the late 19th and early 20th-century development of the region, marked by the establishment of early pastoral runs and small-scale mining activity common to the New England tin and mineral belts. While few landmark structures remain, the locality retains a historical character defined by its long-standing association with the agricultural settlement of the Inverell district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 85 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.