Mummel crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mummel
Mummel is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2580. The geography of the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, cleared pastures, and remnant native bushland typical of the tablelands. Demographically, Mummel is sparsely populated, reflecting a dispersed community engaged primarily in primary production, particularly broad-acre grazing and livestock farming.
Local life in Mummel is intrinsically tied to its rural setting, with properties typically operating as private farming enterprises. The locality has minimal commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional service hubs—most notably the city of Goulburn—for retail, education, healthcare, and professional services. Transport connectivity is provided by a network of rural roads linking local properties to the Hume Highway and broader regional transit routes.
Historically, the area was developed following European expansion into the Goulburn district in the 19th century, initially supporting pastoral leases and sheep grazing. The landscape retains elements of this agrarian history through historic homesteads, rural fencing, and working farms that have remained within families or the agricultural sector for generations.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 129 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.