Montefiores crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
37 recorded in this period, compared with 26 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Montefiores
Montefiores is a small locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area and the 2820 postcode. Geographically positioned near the junction of the Bell and Macquarie rivers, immediately north of the town of Wellington, it functions primarily as a rural-residential and agricultural extension of the broader Wellington district. Due to its small size, demographic data for Montefiores is typically amalgamated with surrounding regional areas by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Locals in Montefiores rely on the nearby commercial centre of Wellington for everyday retail, healthcare, and professional services, while broader regional amenities are accessed in Dubbo. The area is characterised by low-density housing, small acreage properties, and farming lands that benefit from proximity to the Macquarie River system. Recreational opportunities in the surrounding area centre around river activities, parks, and historical sites within the Wellington district.
The locality is historically significant as one of the early European settlement areas in the region. It is named after Eliezer Montefiore, a prominent 19th-century businessman and community figure. Originally established in the 1840s as a town site intended to rival nearby Wellington, Montefiores developed as a river crossing and trading hub before frequent flooding led to the relocation of most commercial activity to higher ground on the southern side of the river. Today, the area retains a quiet, historical character reflecting its origins as an early colonial outpost.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 0 |
| Fraud | 4 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 630 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.