Monteagle crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
15 recorded in this period, compared with 24 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Monteagle
Monteagle is a small rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Hilltops Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2594. Geographically defined by undulating agricultural land typical of the region, the area supports a small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary production. The surrounding landscape is characterized by broad-acre farming, grazing, and significant horticulture, notably cherry and stone fruit orchards.
As a tight-knit rural community, local life in Monteagle centers around agriculture and the surrounding natural environment. Amenities within the locality itself are minimal, with residents relying on nearby regional hubs such as Young—located approximately 15 kilometres to the southeast—for comprehensive retail, secondary education, medical services, and commercial facilities. The local economy is closely tied to seasonal agricultural cycles, particularly the regional fruit-harvesting period which brings seasonal workers to the broader district.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism and subsequent Closer Settlement Acts that divided large landholdings into smaller farms. The locality historically developed as a small rural service point following the expansion of the branch railway line through the region, which facilitated the transport of local agricultural produce to major markets. While many of its early operational buildings have diminished over time, Monteagle retains its distinct rural heritage as part of the rich agricultural and fruit-growing history of the Hilltops region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 213 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.