Baldry crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Baldry
Baldry is a rural locality in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated within the Cabonne Shire local government area under the 2867 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, typical of the broader Central West slopes and plains, supporting mixed farming enterprises. Due to its rural nature, Baldry has a very small, dispersed population, with residents largely participating in agricultural industries such as livestock grazing and cropping.
Local life in Baldry is centered around primary production, with the community relying on nearby regional centers—such as Molong, Cumnock, and Orange—for advanced commercial services, secondary education, and healthcare. Infrastructure within the locality is minimal, reflecting its status as a small rural farming community, though it is connected via a network of local roads that facilitate the transport of agricultural goods.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the broader European settlement and agricultural expansion of the Central West of New South Wales. The locality retains a quiet, historical rural character, with much of its heritage tied to the establishment of early pastoral runs, farming homesteads, and the traditional pathways of regional transport and communication.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 3 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 67 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.