Binalong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
31 recorded in this period, compared with 20 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Binalong
Binalong is a historic rural locality in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Yass Valley local government area (postcode 2584). Located roughly 35 kilometres northwest of Yass, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral lands used primarily for sheep and cattle grazing. According to the 2021 Australian census, Binalong and its surrounding district recorded a population of approximately 500 residents.
Local life in Binalong is centered around a tight-knit rural community supported by essential amenities, including a local primary school, a recreation ground, and a small commercial hub featuring a heritage pub, cafe, and general services. The village serves as a quiet residential and agricultural community, with residents relying on nearby Yass or larger regional centres like Canberra for broader commercial, medical, and secondary education services.
The locality holds significant place in Australian colonial history, particularly as a site associated with bushrangers. Most notably, the notorious bushranger John Gilbert of the Ben Hall gang was shot and killed by police at Binalong in 1865. The area preserves much of its 19th-century character through heritage buildings, and the grave of the pioneering poet A.B. "Banjo" Paterson’s father is located in the local cemetery, reflecting the region's deep historical ties to the Australian bush ethos.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 550 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.