Dalmorton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 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 Dalmorton
Dalmorton is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2460. The area is characterised by rugged, mountainous terrain, native eucalypt forests, and proximity to the Mann River. Due to its remote setting and historical population decline, Dalmorton has a very small, dispersed permanent population.
The locality functions primarily as a remote residential and conservation area with limited built infrastructure. It lacks commercial amenities such as shops or schools, requiring residents to travel to larger nearby regional centres like Grafton or Glen Innes for services, healthcare, and retail needs. Access to the area is primarily via unsealed roads, making it a destination visited mainly by travellers, bushwalkers, and off-road driving enthusiasts exploring the surrounding wilderness and national parks.
Dalmorton has a significant history tied to the 19th-century Australian gold rush. Founded in the 1870s following the discovery of gold in the region, the settlement rapidly grew into a thriving town. However, as the gold deposits were exhausted, the town experienced a rapid economic decline. Today, Dalmorton is largely a ghost town, containing remnants of old mine shafts and the historic Dalmorton Tunnel—a hand-carved rock tunnel on the old Cobb & Co coach route—which preserve the area's pioneer history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6 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.