Bogan Gate crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 recorded in this period, compared with 21 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bogan Gate
Bogan Gate is a rural locality and small township in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated within the Parkes Shire local government area under the 2876 postcode. Located approximately 380 kilometres west of Sydney and 40 kilometres west of Parkes, the area is characterized by flat, fertile agricultural plains dedicated primarily to dryland cropping and livestock grazing. At the 2021 census, Bogan Gate and its surrounding rural catchment recorded a small population, reflecting a typical declining demographic trend seen in many Australian wheat-belt communities.
The locality functions as a tight-knit rural community supported by a basic commercial and social infrastructure. Local amenities include a community hall, a recreation ground, and a historic local pub that serves as a central gathering point for residents. Education for primary-school-aged children is available locally, while secondary schooling and comprehensive commercial, medical, and administrative services are accessed in nearby Parkes. The Peak Hill-Parkes railway line passes through the settlement, historically serving as a crucial transport link for regional agricultural freight.
Established in the late 19th century, Bogan Gate grew as a direct result of the expansion of the Main Western railway line and the surrounding pastoral and agricultural boom. The town’s unusual name is derived from a local Aboriginal word, combined with "gate," referencing a stock gate historically located near the Bogan River watershed. Several heritage buildings and structures from the late Victorian and Edwardian eras remain standing, bearing testimony to the area's agricultural history and its former status as a bustling rural service hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 3 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 269 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.