Belanglo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Belanglo
Belanglo is a rural locality situated in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, within the Wingecarribee Shire council area and bearing the postcode 2577. Geographically, the area is defined by undulating terrain, cleared agricultural land, and the extensive Belanglo State Forest. Due to its remote and heavily forested landscape, the population is extremely sparse, consisting primarily of scattered rural residential properties and farming enterprises rather than a concentrated township.
The locality functions almost entirely as a rural and forestry-oriented area with minimal local commercial amenities. Day-to-day services, retail shopping, schooling, and healthcare facilities are accessed in nearby regional centers such as Berrima, Moss Vale, and Bowral. The dominant land uses in the surrounding district are plantation forestry, cattle grazing, and conservation, with the state forest also utilized for timber production and recreational activities such as bushwalking and four-wheel driving.
Historically, Belanglo is best known for its association with the Belanglo State Forest, which became globally infamous following the discovery of victims of serial killer Ivan Milat in the 1990s. This dark legacy profoundly impacted the local identity and the public perception of the area. Prior to European settlement, the region was traditional land for the Gundungurra people, and European history subsequently developed around timber-getting, agriculture, and the construction of local transport routes through the rugged terrain.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 22 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.