Biddon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Biddon
Biddon is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, lying within the Gilgandra Shire local government area and encompassing the 2827 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to undulating agricultural land typical of the sheep-wheat belt, supporting a sparsely distributed population. Due to its remote setting, demographic data for Biddon is largely subsumed within the broader Gilgandra statistical area, reflecting a small community predominantly engaged in broadacre farming, livestock grazing, and related agricultural industries.
As a tightly knit farming community, Biddon operates with minimal local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Gilgandra and Coonamble for retail, healthcare, and educational services. Local community life traditionally centers around private agricultural enterprises and regional gatherings, with residents accessing schooling and civic infrastructure in neighboring towns. The locality is connected by a network of rural secondary roads that facilitate the transport of regional produce.
The history of Biddon is closely tied to European settlement and agricultural expansion in the 19th century, when the area was opened up for pastoral leases and subsequent closer settlement schemes. Traditional custodianship of the region belongs to the indigenous Wiradjuri and Weilwan peoples, whose rich heritage is embedded in the surrounding landscape. The locality retains its historical identity primarily as a pastoral and agricultural district, preserving the rural character typical of the Central West’s pioneering past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 123 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.