Breeza crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Breeza
Breeza is a small rural locality situated in the Liverpool Plains region of north-western New South Wales, within the Gunnedah Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2381. Geographically, the area is characterized by vast, highly fertile black-soil plains dedicated primarily to intensive broadacre agriculture, including the production of sorghum, wheat, and cotton. The demographic profile is predominantly rural, reflecting a tight-knit farming community with a small resident population dispersed across surrounding agricultural properties.
Local life and amenities in Breeza are modest, centering on its function as an agricultural support hub. The locality features basic infrastructure, including a local railway station on the Main Northern line, which historically and presently serves the region's freight and transport needs. For comprehensive commercial, educational, and healthcare services, residents typically rely on nearby larger towns such as Quirindi and the regional hub of Gunnedah.
Historically, the Breeza district lies within the traditional lands of the Kamilaroi Aboriginal people, who inhabited the rich Liverpool Plains prior to European settlement. European presence in the area dates back to the early 19th century, spurred by explorers such as Allan Cunningham, who recognized the pastoral potential of the expansive plains. The subsequent establishment of pastoral runs and the arrival of the railway in the late 19th century shaped Breeza's enduring identity as a classic Australian rural and agricultural settlement.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 124 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.