Biniguy crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Biniguy
Biniguy is a small rural locality situated in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Moree Plains Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2399. Geographically positioned within a productive agricultural district dominated by broadacre cropping and livestock grazing, the surrounding landscape is flat and fertile, typical of the Gwydir river catchment area. At the 2021 census, Biniguy and its surrounding rural catchment recorded a small population, reflecting a dispersed rural demographic centered around local farming enterprises.
Local life in Biniguy is closely tied to the agricultural calendar and the broader Moree Plains community. Essential services, secondary education, and major commercial facilities are accessed in nearby larger towns such as Moree and Warialda. The locality functions primarily as a residential and operational hub for people engaged in the local agricultural sector, featuring basic rural infrastructure, local road networks, and community spaces that support the surrounding farming population.
The history of the area dates back to the traditional custodianship of the Kamilaroi Aboriginal people, who managed the fertile lands of the region prior to European settlement. European presence expanded in the 19th century with the establishment of pastoral runs and subsequent Closer Settlement acts, which shaped the current agricultural land-use patterns. The naming of the locality is of Indigenous origin, reflecting the area's deep historical ties to the region's original inhabitants.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 159 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.