Megan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Megan
Megan is a rural locality situated on the Dorrigo Plateau in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Bellingen Shire local government area (Postcode 2453). Characterized by elevated, undulating terrain and a temperate climate typical of the plateau, the area is primarily defined by its agricultural landscape, consisting of beef cattle grazing and dairy farming. Due to its remote and rural nature, Megan has a small, dispersed population, sharing demographic and economic ties with nearby Dorrigo and the broader Bellingen hinterland.
The locality functions as a quiet residential and farming community with minimal commercial infrastructure, relying on nearby Dorrigo for essential services, retail, and schooling. Local life is centered around rural primary production and the natural environment, with the area surrounded by native bushland, state forests, and remnants of subtropical rainforest. Access to the locality is provided via secondary rural roads connecting it to the Waterfall Way, a major regional arterial route.
Historically, Megan—like much of the Dorrigo Plateau—was traditionally inhabited by the Gumbaynggirr and Anaiwan Aboriginal peoples. European settlement of the area began in the 19th century, driven by the timber industry and subsequent land clearing for agriculture once the region's rich basalt soils were recognized. The locality preserves a quiet rural heritage reflective of the broader plateau's timber-getting and pioneering past, maintaining its identity as a secluded farming district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 3 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 168 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.