Towrang crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 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 Towrang
Towrang is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area (postcode 2580). Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral land and timbered ridges, positioned between the regional city of Goulburn and the town of Marulan. The population remains sparse, consisting primarily of residents engaged in hobby farming, small-scale agriculture, and commuting to nearby urban centers. The Hume Highway and the Main Southern Railway line pass through the locality, serving as vital transport conduits for the region.
The area is defined by its quiet, semi-rural character, with limited local amenities, as most commercial, educational, and medical services are accessed in Goulburn. Historically, Towrang gained significance in the 19th century as the site of the Towrang Stockade, a penal settlement established in the 1830s to house convicts tasked with constructing the Great South Road. The site is recognized for its historical association with the development of early colonial infrastructure. Today, Towrang is largely regarded for its heritage landscape and its proximity to the natural features of the surrounding Goulburn Mulwaree region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 161 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.