Berrigal crime statistics

About Berrigal

Berrigal is a rural locality in northwestern New South Wales, situated within the Moree Plains Shire local government area and the 2390 postcode. The geography is characterized by flat, expansive plains typical of the region, supporting an economy heavily driven by broadacre agriculture, including grain cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its vast and sparsely populated rural landscape, the area records a very small resident population, with most inhabitants living on expansive rural landholdings rather than in a concentrated town center.

Owing to its remote setting, Berrigal lacks significant commercial amenities, with residents typically relying on nearby regional centers such as Moree for retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. Local community life is closely tied to the surrounding agricultural landscape and rural networks. Road transport serves as the primary connection to neighboring localities, supporting the freight of agricultural commodities from the area.

The region's history is deeply rooted in traditional Indigenous custodianship, followed by European pastoral settlement in the 19th century. The establishment of pastoral leases shaped the early development of the wider Moree Plains district, transitioning over time from extensive sheep grazing to more diversified agricultural practices. The locality retains a quiet, historical character defined by its long-standing farming families and rural heritage.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 10316
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections