Upper Bylong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Upper Bylong
Upper Bylong is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales, within the picturesque Bylong Valley. Characterized by its undulating topography and proximity to the Goulburn River, the region serves as a transition zone between the Hunter Valley and the Central Tablelands. The area is sparsely populated, with land use primarily dedicated to agricultural pursuits, including beef cattle grazing and broadacre cropping. Given its remote nature, it remains a quiet, low-density settlement integrated into the broader regional economy of the Mudgee and Muswellbrook districts.
The locality functions as a self-contained pastoral community with limited public infrastructure. Amenities are centered on agricultural support, and residents typically travel to larger service hubs like Mudgee for retail, healthcare, and educational facilities. Historically, the Bylong Valley was shaped by mid-19th-century European settlement, which transformed the landscape into a productive farming hub. The area retains a distinct heritage reflected in its historic homesteads and traditional rural land-use patterns, maintaining a quiet, agrarian character that has seen minimal large-scale development over recent decades.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5 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.