Rocky Glen crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Rocky Glen
Rocky Glen is a rural locality situated within the Warrumbungle Shire of New South Wales, sharing the 2357 postcode. Geographically, it is located within the Pilliga region, characterized by undulating woodlands and expansive agricultural landscapes. The population is sparse, typical of the broader North West Slopes region, with residents primarily engaged in primary industries such as broadacre cropping and livestock grazing.
The area is primarily residential and agricultural, with limited commercial amenities available within the immediate locality; residents typically look toward nearby towns such as Coonabarabran or Narrabri for administrative services, retail, and healthcare. Local infrastructure is designed to support the agricultural sector, with the landscape defined by its proximity to state forests and the broader biodiversity of the Pilliga Scrub.
Historically, the development of Rocky Glen was tied to the expansion of European pastoral settlement in the 19th century, which displaced the traditional custodians of the land, the Gamilaroi people. The area’s growth was historically bolstered by the connectivity of the regional rail network and road infrastructure serving the pastoral industry. Today, the locality retains a quiet, rural character, reflecting the heritage of long-standing farming families and the evolving land-use patterns of the Warrumbungle Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 65 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.