Galong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Galong
Galong is a small rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, falling primarily within the Hilltops Council local government area under the postcode 2585. The surrounding geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land, typical of the region's mixed-farming and grazing capabilities. Due to its small permanent population, demographic data for Galong is largely integrated with the broader Hilltops region, reflecting a quiet, tightly knit rural community.
Local life in Galong is centered around agriculture and community-focused activities. Amenities within the locality are modest, consistent with its rural footprint, with residents relying on nearby regional centers such as Harden, Binalong, and Yass for extensive retail, healthcare, and secondary education services. The historic Galong Public School and local community spaces serve as focal points for local engagement.
The locality possesses a rich history, most notably tied to the Catholic Church and early pastoral settlement in New South Wales. Galong is historically significant as the site of St Clement's Monastery, a historic Redemptorist monastery established in the early 20th century on land originally granted to early settlers. The area also features several heritage-listed buildings and structures that reflect its 19th-century colonial development alongside the expansion of the Main Southern railway line.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 235 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.