Bendick Murrell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bendick Murrell
Bendick Murrell is a small rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, lying within the Hilltops Council local government area and the 2803 postcode. The surrounding geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land utilized primarily for cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed across surrounding farms and homesteads, contributing to a quiet, agricultural demographic profile.
Local life in Bendick Murrell centers around primary agricultural pursuits and community connections with nearby larger service hubs such as Young and Cowra. Amenities within the locality itself are minimal, typically consisting of local infrastructural landmarks, while residents rely on nearby towns for commercial services, education, and healthcare. The area maintains a tight-knit rural community spirit, often participating in regional events and agricultural networks common to the Hilltops region.
The locality derives its name from the historic Bendick Murrell pastoral run established during the 19th-century European settlement of the region. Like many rural areas in the South West Slopes, its history is tied to the expansion of sheep grazing, wheat farming, and the subsequent development of regional transport routes, including the Blayney-Demondrille railway line, which historically supported the area's agricultural transit.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 143 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.