Dondingalong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
40 recorded in this period, compared with 45 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dondingalong
Dondingalong is a rural locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the Kempsey Shire local government area and the 2440 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying cleared land and forested tracts adjacent to the Macleay River floodplain. Demographically, Dondingalong is a sparsely populated community, with residents primarily engaged in agriculture, local trades, and rural-residential living.
The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and agricultural district with limited commercial amenities, relying on nearby Kempsey for major retail, educational, and health services. Local infrastructure consists mainly of rural residential properties, small-scale farming holdings, and connecting local roads that link the area to the wider Macleay Valley.
Historically, the land around Dondingalong, like much of the Macleay Valley, holds deep significance for the Dunghutti people, who are the traditional custodians of the region. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area developed around timber-getting, agriculture, and dairy farming. The locality retains its rural character, reflecting the broader pastoral and agricultural history of the Kempsey shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 712 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.