Rocky Hall crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 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 Hall
Rocky Hall is a small, rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, approximately 20 kilometres west of Wyndham. Geographically, it is defined by the rugged terrain of the South Coast hinterland, positioned within the catchment area of the Towamba River. The area is sparsely populated, characterized by its pastoral landscape, native sclerophyll forests, and valley topography. As part of the 2550 postcode region, it shares the broader demographic profile of the Bega Valley’s inland agricultural communities, where land use is primarily focused on small-scale farming and primary production.
Local life in Rocky Hall is defined by its quiet, remote nature and close connection to the natural environment. Residents primarily access essential services, commercial amenities, and educational facilities in larger nearby townships such as Wyndham or the regional hub of Bega. While the locality lacks a high density of public infrastructure, it serves as a gateway to surrounding wilderness areas and is traversed by regional road networks that connect the coastal plains to the Monaro tablelands.
The history of Rocky Hall is rooted in the mid-19th-century expansion of European settlement in the Bega Valley, when the area was opened for timber harvesting and pastoral development. The locality grew to support a small community of pioneers who established agricultural holdings throughout the valley. Today, evidence of this heritage remains visible in the region's historic property boundaries and traditional rural architecture. Despite the consolidation of many landholdings over the decades, the locality retains a historical character reflective of early Australian frontier agriculture.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 53 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.