Baradine crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
121 recorded in this period, compared with 139 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Baradine
Baradine is a rural town and locality in north-western New South Wales, situated within the Warrumbungle Shire local government area (postcode 2396). Geographically positioned on the fringes of the Pilliga Forest, the area is characterised by vast surrounding bushlands, sandy soils, and flat terrain typical of the inland slopes region. At the 2021 census, Baradine and its surrounding district recorded a small population, reflecting a tight-knit rural community with a higher-than-average proportion of Indigenous residents.
Local life in Baradine centres around agriculture, forestry, and regional services, supporting surrounding grain, sheep, and cattle properties. The town is equipped with essential amenities to service both residents and visitors, including a local public school, medical and emergency services, sporting facilities, and commercial retail outlets. It also functions as a gateway to the Pilliga Forest and the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, drawing tourists interested in nature, birdwatching, and regional heritage.
European settlement in the area began in the 19th century, driven by pastoral expansion along the Baradine Creek, from which the town takes its name. The locality grew significantly with the development of the timber industry, particularly harvesting the native cypress pine and ironbark from the expansive Pilliga scrub. Today, Baradine preserves its history through several heritage-listed buildings and structures that reflect its origins as a nineteenth-century timber and pastoral outpost.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 27 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 17 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 18 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 13 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 13 |
| Trespass | 6 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 4 |
| Other offences | 4 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 8 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 783 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.