Mount Mitchell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Mitchell
Mount Mitchell is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Glen Innes Severn local government area and bearing the postcode 2365. The geography is characterized by an elevated, undulating tablelands landscape featuring basaltic soils, native bushland, and cleared agricultural acreage suited to livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed across large pastoral properties, contributing to a quiet, agricultural demographic profile.
The local lifestyle is defined by primary production, predominantly sheep and cattle farming, alongside rural residential living. The locality relies heavily on the nearby regional centre of Glen Innes for essential services, including secondary education, healthcare, retail, and commercial amenities. Road transport via local council-maintained routes connects residents to the New England Highway, facilitating regional trade and commuting.
Historically, the area was traditional land for Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality takes its name from the prominent geographical feature, Mount Mitchell, which was named by early explorers and surveyors in the region. The heritage of the area is closely tied to the pastoral expansion of the mid-19th century, with historical land use focused primarily on extensive sheep grazing and agricultural development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 106 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.