Llangothlin crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 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 Llangothlin
Llangothlin is a rural locality situated on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Armidale Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2365. The area is characterized by an elevated, undulating tablelands landscape featuring open grazing country and remnant native vegetation, experiencing a cool temperate climate typical of the region. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily engaged in primary production industries such as sheep and cattle grazing.
Local life in Llangothlin revolves around agriculture, with the community relying on nearby service centers like Guyra and Armidale for major commercial, educational, and healthcare amenities. The locality is traversed by the New England Highway and the Main North railway line, historically serving as vital transport links for moving agricultural produce to larger markets. Infrastructure within the immediate locality is minimal, consisting mainly of rural properties, local roads, and sparse community focal points.
European settlement in the Llangothlin area dates back to the mid-19th century as pastoralists expanded onto the Northern Tablelands following exploration by figures such as John Oxley. The locality was historically connected to the development of the region's transport network, with the opening of the railway in the late 19th century facilitating the growth of local pastoral enterprises. While many early structures have been replaced or subsumed by modern farming operations, the landscape retains a quiet historical character tied to early New South Wales pastoral history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 104 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.