Black Mountain crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
15 recorded in this period, compared with 21 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Black Mountain
Black Mountain is a rural locality situated on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Armidale Regional Council local government area (postcode 2365). Positioned along the New England Highway, it is one of the highest settled localities in the region, characterized by a cool temperate climate with cold, frost-prone winters and mild summers. At the 2021 census, the area recorded a small population residing predominantly in low-density rural acreage and scattered homesteads, reflecting its quiet, pastoral setting.
Local life in Black Mountain is centered around a tight-knit rural community, with agricultural pursuits—primarily sheep and cattle grazing—forming the backbone of the local economy. While commercial and administrative services are largely accessed in nearby towns like Guyra and Armidale, the locality features basic local infrastructure, including community spaces and transport links via the Great Northern Railway line and highway. Its elevated landscape and surrounding native bushland provide a tranquil environment dominated by rural vistas.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism along the New England route. The locality derived its name from the prominent, densely timbered basalt hill nearby, which appeared dark in contrast to surrounding cleared lands. Historically, the area developed in conjunction with the construction of the Main Northern railway, which facilitated the transport of local agricultural produce to broader markets and contributed to the establishment of the early settlement.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 4 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 291 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.