Mount Collins crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Collins
Mount Collins is a rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Hilltops Council local government area and the 2794 postcode district. The surrounding geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land typical of the region, supporting a sparse population engaged primarily in primary production. Due to its small residential footprint, specific demographic data is largely subsumed within broader regional figures for the Hilltops area.
As a predominantly agricultural community, Mount Collins lacks commercial hubs, retail centers, or specialized public amenities. Residents rely on nearby regional service centers—such as Boorowa or Young—for education, healthcare, shopping, and community services. Transport connectivity is provided by a network of rural roads linking local farms to major regional transit routes.
The history of Mount Collins is closely tied to the broader European settlement and agricultural development of the Hilltops region during the 19th and 20th centuries. The area's historical land use has been defined by pastoralism and cropping. While lacking major urban heritage sites, the locality retains the cultural landscape of early Australian farming enterprises.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 11 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.