Ellalong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
77 recorded in this period, compared with 74 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ellalong
Ellalong is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Cessnock City Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2325. Located approximately 13 kilometres south of Cessnock, the area is characterised by a mix of rolling pastoral land, native bushland, and low-density residential properties. According to the 2021 Australian census, Ellalong and its surrounding district recorded a population of slightly over 1,000 residents, reflecting a quiet, semi-rural community profile.
Local life in Ellalong centres around a small community hub that provides essential services for residents. The locality features a local primary school, a recreation reserve, and the historic Public Hotel, which serves as a central gathering place for the community. While daily commercial and specialized services are limited due to its rural nature, residents frequently travel to nearby Cessnock for comprehensive retail, healthcare, and educational facilities.
European settlement in the area dates back to the early 19th century, with the name "Ellalong" derived from an Aboriginal word believed to mean "the place of good water" or "pine tree". The region's early economy was primarily driven by agriculture and timber getting, which later transitioned to include coal mining activity associated with the wider South Maitland coalfields. Several historic structures and remnants from its 19th-century pastoral and mining past remain scattered throughout the district, preserving the heritage of the early Hunter Valley settlement.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 13 | 15 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 8 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 8 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 2 |
| Other theft | 4 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,351 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.