Dalton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dalton
Dalton is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2581. Located north-east of Gunning and roughly midway between Goulburn and Yass, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral land used primarily for sheep and cattle grazing. The area is home to a small, dispersed rural community typical of the region's agricultural landscape.
Local life in Dalton centers around a tight-knit rural community supported by basic amenities. The village features a local public school, a historic community hall, and local sporting and social groups that foster civic engagement. For comprehensive retail, secondary education, health services, and commercial facilities, residents typically rely on the nearby larger regional centers of Goulburn and Gunning. The locality possesses a history tied to European settlement and the expansion of pastoralism in the 19th century. Originally inhabited by the Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri peoples, the area was settled by Europeans in the mid-1800s, and agriculture became the primary economic driver. Dalton retains several historical buildings and structures from the Victorian era that reflect its origins as a nineteenth-century coaching and agricultural hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 230 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.