Mittagong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
389 recorded in this period, compared with 378 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mittagong
Mittagong is a town located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, situated within the Wingecarribee Shire local government area with the postcode 2575. Positioned approximately 110 kilometres southwest of Sydney, the locality serves as the northern gateway to the Southern Highlands region. According to the 2021 Australian census, Mittagong and its surrounding district recorded a population of over 9,000 residents, reflecting steady growth as both a residential hub and a regional destination.
The town provides a range of local amenities, including commercial retail precincts, supermarkets, and essential community services centered along the Old Hume Highway. Local life is supported by educational facilities, recreational parks, and sporting complexes, while the surrounding natural landscape features prominent geographical landmarks such as Mount Gibraltar and Lake Alexandra Reserve. Mittagong's economy is underpinned by light industry, tourism, retail, and agriculture, with transport connectivity maintained via the Southern Highlands railway line and the Hume Highway.
Originally inhabited by the Gundungurra people, European settlement in the area began in the early 19th century following the exploration of the region. Mittagong holds a significant place in Australian industrial history as the site of the nation's first successful ironworks, established at the Fitzroy Iron Works in the 1840s. The town retains numerous heritage-listed buildings and structures that reflect its Victorian-era development and industrial heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 42 | 29 |
| Malicious damage to property | 31 | 34 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 28 | 37 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 24 | 10 |
| Trespass | 22 | 14 |
| Steal from retail store | 20 | 11 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 19 | 41 |
| Other offences | 18 | 10 |
| Liquor offences | 15 | 6 |
| Other theft | 12 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 12 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 12 | 17 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 20 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 10 | 6 |
| Other drug offences | 8 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 8 | 8 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 8 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,090 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.