Barmedman crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
29 recorded in this period, compared with 35 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Barmedman
Barmedman is a rural locality and former town situated in the Riverina district of New South Wales, within the Bland Shire local government area (postcode 2668). Located approximately 450 kilometres west of Sydney and south of the regional centre of West Wyalong, the surrounding geography is characterized by flat to gently undulating agricultural plains dedicated primarily to cereal cropping and livestock grazing. The population is small, reflecting broader regional demographic trends of population decline and aging common to remote Australian farming communities.
Local life and amenities in Barmedman are centered around community-driven facilities that support both residents and the surrounding agricultural district. The locality features a local sports ground, a community hall, and essential civic infrastructure typical of small rural settlements in the Bland Shire. A notable local landmark is the Barmedman Mineral Pool, a large, naturally mineralized artesian bore bath that serves as a regional recreation spot and a focal point for community gatherings.
Historically, Barmedman developed in the late 19th century as a gold-mining settlement following the discovery of gold in the area around the 1870s. During its peak, the town supported several quartz-crushing batteries and a growing population before mining activity waned in the early 20th century, prompting a transition toward the dryland farming economy that sustains the area today. Heritage elements from this pastoral and mining past remain visible in the surrounding landscape and local historical markers.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Trespass | 5 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 404 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.