Molong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
94 recorded in this period, compared with 100 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Molong
Molong is a historic town located in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated within the Cabonne local government area with the postcode 2866. Positioned approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Orange, the locality serves as an agricultural and pastoral hub set among undulating hills and rolling countryside. At the 2021 census, the broader Molong region recorded a population of just over 2,300 residents. The climate is characterized by warm summers and cool to cold winters, typical of the central tablelands.
The town features a compact commercial centre along its main thoroughfare, providing essential retail, dining, and professional services to the surrounding rural community. Local amenities include primary and secondary schooling options, healthcare services, recreational parks, and sporting facilities such as golf and bowling clubs. Agriculture forms the backbone of the local economy, supported by sheep and cattle grazing, cropping, and emerging horticulture and viticulture enterprises.
European settlement in the area dates back to the early 19th century, with the town's name derived from an Aboriginal word believed to mean "all set for walking" or "place of many pebbles". Molong developed as a vital stopover and transport link during the 19th-century expansion of the region. The town retains much of its nineteenth-century character, featuring numerous heritage-listed buildings constructed from local stone and brick that reflect its pastoral and railway history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 10 |
| Fraud | 11 | 19 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 14 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 12 |
| Other offences | 3 | 1 |
| Other theft | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,595 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.