Murrumbateman crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
95 recorded in this period, compared with 104 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Murrumbateman
Murrumbateman is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Yass Valley Council local government area (postcode 2582). Located approximately 30 kilometres north of the Australian Capital Territory border and 17 kilometres south of Yass, the area features a rolling landscape characterized by open grazing country and agricultural properties. In recent decades, Murrumbateman has experienced significant residential growth, transforming from a traditional farming community into a popular commuter hub and lifestyle destination for professionals working in nearby Canberra, while maintaining its distinct rural character.
The locality functions as a prominent regional centre for cool-climate viticulture and gourmet food production, renowned for its numerous local vineyards and wineries—particularly producers of Shiraz. Local amenities are centred around the Murrumbateman village hub, which includes a primary school, local sports grounds, a community hall, and commercial spaces featuring specialty food stores, cafes, and service stations. The area also hosts annual regional events that celebrate local agriculture, wine, and craft.
Historically, the Murrumbateman area was traditionally inhabited by the Ngunnawal people before European exploration and settlement in the 19th century. The name itself is derived from an Aboriginal word. Originally developing as a staging point along historic transport routes between Sydney and Melbourne via Yass, the local economy was historically underpinned by sheep grazing, wool production, and mixed farming before evolving into its current mix of rural-residential acreage and specialized agriculture.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 9 |
| Fraud | 9 | 10 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 11 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 5 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 6 |
| Trespass | 4 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 5 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,607 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.