Birriwa crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 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 Birriwa
Birriwa is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2844. Geographically characterized by undulating plains and clearing valleys, the area is primarily dedicated to broadacre agriculture, including cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its expansive rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, with residents typically residing on large landholdings and farmsteads.
As a remote agricultural district, Birriwa features minimal local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional service hubs such as Dunedoo and Gulgong for retail, education, and healthcare services. Transport connectivity is provided by local rural roadways, linking the locality to the wider Central West infrastructure network.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the broader pastoral and agricultural expansion of the Wellington and Dubbo districts. The region's heritage is deeply tied to early European settlement, land clearing, and the establishment of stock routes and pastoral runs, with the landscape retaining a largely undisturbed rural character reflective of central New South Wales' agricultural history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 45 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.