Marshall Mount crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Marshall Mount
Marshall Mount is a semi-rural suburb located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the City of Wollongong local government area and bearing the postcode 2530. Situated approximately 15 kilometres southwest of Wollongong’s central business district, the locality is defined by its undulating topography, rising towards the foothills of the Illawarra Escarpment. The area is characterised by a sparse population and large rural-residential landholdings, blending agricultural tracts with native bushland.
Due to its rural classification, Marshall Mount has limited local commercial amenities, with residents relying on neighbouring suburbs such as Dapto and Kanahooka for retail, secondary education, and professional services. The local lifestyle is quiet and agrarian, dominated by rural living, small-scale farming, and natural landscapes. Access to the broader region is facilitated by local connector roads linking the suburb to the Princes Motorway.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Wadi Wadi people before European settlement in the early 19th century. The locality derived its name from early land grants in the area, gradually developing into a farming community focused on dairy cattle and crop production. While modern urban expansion has transformed many adjacent Illawarra localities, Marshall Mount has largely retained its rural character and historical landscape features.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 177 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.