Delegate crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
16 recorded in this period, compared with 19 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Delegate
Delegate is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of southeastern New South Wales, near the Victorian border, bearing the postcode 2633. The surrounding geography is characterized by undulating tablelands, agricultural grazing land, and proximity to native forest reserves. As a small, remote settlement, Delegate supports a modest population primarily engaged in the pastoral industries of sheep and cattle farming, alongside forestry and local services.
The township provides essential community services and infrastructure to residents and the surrounding district. Local amenities typically include a primary school, a local hotel, sporting facilities, and community halls that serve as hubs for social gathering. Due to its regional isolation, residents frequently rely on larger neighboring service centers, such as Bombala, for specialized retail, healthcare, and administrative needs.
Historically, the Delegate area was originally inhabited by Indigenous Australian traditional custodians before European exploration and settlement in the 19th century. The locality grew as a pastoral outpost and stopping point along early stock routes. Several historic buildings and heritage sites remain intact, reflecting the region's pioneering past and its long-standing connection to the Australian agricultural economy.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 295 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.