Canowindra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
144 recorded in this period, compared with 153 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Canowindra
Canowindra is a historic town located in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated primarily within the Cabonne Shire local government area (postcode 2804). Positioned on the banks of the Belubula River, the locality services a surrounding agricultural district defined by mixed farming, cropping, and viticulture. At the 2021 census, the town and its surrounding area recorded a population of approximately 2,200 residents.
The town functions as a regional service hub, featuring local retail businesses, primary and secondary schooling, medical services, and sporting facilities. Canowindra's economy is anchored by agriculture and tourism, supported by its classified heritage streetscape and proximity to regional wine-producing areas. The main commercial thoroughfare, Gaskill Street, retains a high concentration of intact late 19th-century and early 20th-century buildings.
Established in the mid-19th century, Canowindra is historically significant for its association with bushranger Ben Hall, who held up the township in October 1863. The town is also renowned for its palaeontological heritage; significant discoveries of Devonian fish fossils in the surrounding district led to the establishment of the Age of Fishes Museum, a major scientific and tourist attraction.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 15 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 22 | 14 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 18 | 15 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 12 | 11 |
| Other offences | 8 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 10 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 18 |
| Other theft | 5 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 0 |
| Fraud | 4 | 12 |
| Trespass | 4 | 4 |
| Arson | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,437 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.