Burrangong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
15 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 Burrangong
Burrangong is a rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Hilltops Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2594. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land utilized primarily for cropping and livestock grazing. The population is small and predominantly dispersed across rural properties, reflecting the broader demographic patterns of the surrounding shire.
Local life and amenities in Burrangong are closely tied to nearby urban centres, most notably the town of Young, which provides essential services, schooling, healthcare, and commercial facilities. The local economy is driven by agriculture, with horticulture, cereal cropping, and sheep farming serving as the primary commercial activities. Residents rely on the surrounding road network for connectivity to regional hubs.
Historically, the area developed in the mid-19th century alongside the broader European settlement and gold rush era of the Young (formerly Lambing Flat) district. The locality takes its name from Burrangong Creek, which was a notable site during the early pastoral and mining periods. While few commercial structures remain within the immediate locality today, the landscape retains historical significance tied to the early agricultural expansion of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 261 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.