Middle Arm crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 25 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Middle Arm
Middle Arm is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2580. The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and open pastures typical of the Southern Tablelands. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, primarily consisting of acreage property owners and farming families engaged in agricultural enterprises such as livestock grazing.
The locality functions almost entirely as a residential and agricultural community, lacking commercial centers, retail outlets, or dedicated public amenities. Residents rely on the nearby regional city of Goulburn for essential services, including secondary education, healthcare, retail shopping, and employment. Transport connectivity is provided by a network of rural local roads that link the area to the Hume Highway and surrounding regional centers.
Historically, Middle Arm developed alongside the broader settlement of the Goulburn district in the 19th century, transitioning from traditional Indigenous lands to pastoral runs and farm selections. The heritage of the area is tied to early European exploration, agriculture, and rural infrastructure development in New South Wales. While it features few formal historic commercial landmarks, the landscape retains traces of historical rural subdivision and early farming practices.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 9 |
| Fraud | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 377 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.