Marchmont crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Marchmont
Marchmont is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Yass Valley local government area and the 2582 postcode. The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural lands, typical of the broader tablelands, supporting a sparse population engaged primarily in primary production. Due to its rural nature, demographic data is closely aligned with the broader Yass Valley shire, featuring a low population density and an economy centered on farming, grazing, and lifestyle properties.
Local amenities within Marchmont itself are minimal, consisting primarily of rural homesteads and agricultural infrastructure. Residents rely heavily on the nearby town of Yass for essential services, including retail, education, medical facilities, and commercial amenities. Transport connectivity is provided by local rural roads linking to the Hume Highway corridor, facilitating access to regional hubs such as Canberra and Goulburn.
The area holds historical significance tied to the European settlement and pastoral expansion of the Southern Tablelands in the 19th century. Originally part of traditional Indigenous lands, the locality developed alongside the establishment of Yass and surrounding pastoral runs. While few grand heritage sites remain directly within the locality, Marchmont’s landscape preserves the historic rural land-use patterns characteristic of early New South Wales agricultural development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 285 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.