Moggs Swamp crime statistics

About Moggs Swamp

Moggs Swamp is a rural locality in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Glen Innes Severn local government area and covered by the 2370 postcode. The geography is characterized by the undulating tablelands topography typical of the region, featuring a mix of native bushland, cleared pastoral acreage, and local drainage systems that give the area its descriptive name. Due to its remote and predominantly agricultural setting, the locality has a very small, dispersed population comprising primarily rural landholders and farming families.

As a sparsely populated rural district, Moggs Swamp does not contain commercial amenities, retail centers, or localized public services. Residents rely on nearby service hubs such as Glen Innes for education, healthcare, retail shopping, and professional services. The local lifestyle is centered on primary production, predominantly livestock grazing and broadacre agriculture, taking advantage of the temperate tablelands climate and native pastures.

European history in the Moggs Swamp area dates back to the mid-19th century, following the initial pastoral expansion and exploration of the New England district. The locality’s name reflects the early settler history of identifying geographic and hydrological features for navigation and land grant purposes. While there are few major historical monuments or commercial tourist sites within Moggs Swamp itself, the broader Glen Innes Severn region retains a rich heritage tied to European pioneering, squatting runs, and early transport routes.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 12669
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections