Wellington Vale crime statistics

About Wellington Vale

Wellington Vale is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Glen Innes Severn Council area and the 2371 postcode. The landscape is characterized by undulating plateau country typical of the region, supporting a climate defined by cool winters and mild summers. As a sparsely populated agricultural district, its demographics are primarily centered around primary production, with land use dominated by livestock grazing and extensive farming operations.

Local life in Wellington Vale is defined by its agrarian setting, with residents relying on the nearby regional hub of Glen Innes for essential services, education, and retail amenities. The area is connected by a network of secondary roads that facilitate the transport of agricultural produce. Historically, the locality developed alongside the broader settlement of the New England region during the 19th century, driven by the expansion of the pastoral industry. While the area retains its heritage through long-standing family landholdings and traditional rural infrastructure, it remains a quiet, decentralized community integrated into the broader economic and social fabric of the Glen Innes Severn Shire.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 14239
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections