Mount George crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount George
Mount George is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2424 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral land and native bushland, positioned along the Manning River valley north-west of Taree. The population is predominantly small and dispersed, typical of the region's agricultural settlements, with residents largely engaged in local farming, beef cattle production, and related rural industries.
Local life in Mount George is centered around a tight-knit community, supported by essential rural amenities such as a local public school, community hall, and general store facilities that serve the surrounding farming district. The locality acts as a quiet residential and agricultural hub, with residents generally travelling to larger nearby regional centres like Wingham and Taree for broader commercial, medical, and secondary educational services.
Historically, the area was developed during the 19th century as European settlers moved inland along the Manning River to exploit the region's rich timber resources and fertile agricultural land. The establishment of the village supported the burgeoning timber-getting and dairy farming industries of the Manning Valley. Today, remnants of this heritage are visible in the rural landscape, historic homesteads, and the enduring community structures that reflect the area's pioneering past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 337 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.