Yetman crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
32 recorded in this period, compared with 14 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yetman
Yetman is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Inverell Shire local government area. Positioned near the Queensland border and the junction of the Macintyre and Dumaresq Rivers, the area is characterized by its agricultural landscape, primarily dedicated to broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. As a small settlement with a low population density, it serves as a service hub for the surrounding farming community, and it is identified by the postcode 2410.
Local life in Yetman centers on a tight-knit community supported by essential infrastructure, including a primary school and local recreational facilities. The village serves as a quiet administrative and social focal point for residents engaged in the agricultural sector. Historically, the area was settled during the mid-19th century as pastoral interests expanded into the region. The locality retains a modest heritage, with its development path closely linked to the establishment of early grazing properties and its strategic location near key river crossings that facilitated trade and transport in the colonial era.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 187 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.