Elong Elong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
15 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Elong Elong
Elong Elong is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Warrumbungle Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2831. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains primarily utilized for broadacre agriculture, including cereal cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed across a large land area, contributing to a quiet, agricultural demographic profile typical of the region's smaller outback settlements.
Local life in Elong Elong is centered around the agricultural industry, with residents relying on neighboring towns for advanced commercial, educational, and medical services. The locality lacks significant urban amenities, though it functions as a tight-knit rural community tied to regional service hubs. Road transport via local connecting routes provides access to larger nearby centers such as Dubbo and Gilgandra.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality's development was historically driven by the expansion of pastoralism and agriculture following the opening up of the Central West. While few prominent historical structures remain, the landscape retains its heritage as part of New South Wales' long-established farming and pastoral country.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 142 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.