Glen Elgin crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glen Elgin
Glen Elgin is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Glen Innes Severn local government area and bearing the postcode 2370. The geography of the area is characterized by undulating tableland terrain, native eucalyptus forests, and agricultural lands supporting livestock grazing. Due to its expansive rural layout, the population is very small and dispersed, contributing to a low-density demographic profile typical of remote parts of the New England region.
Local life in Glen Elgin is centered around primary agricultural pursuits, particularly beef cattle and sheep farming. The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and farming community, lacking commercial centers or major public amenities. Residents rely on nearby regional hubs such as Glen Innes for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare.
The history of Glen Elgin is tied to European settlement and pastoral expansion in the 19th century, following the displacement of the original Indigenous inhabitants, the Ngarabal people. Like many areas in the region, the locality experienced periods of timber harvesting and small-scale mining activity during the gold rush era. Today, historical traces of these early industries remain scattered throughout the surrounding landscape, alongside long-established pastoral holdings.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 32 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.