Carcalgong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
21 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 Carcalgong
Carcalgong is a rural locality in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2850. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral land, native bush tracts, and agricultural holdings typical of the wider Mudgee district. Due to its expansive rural nature and low population density, demographic data for Carcalgong is largely subsumed within the broader regional statistics of the Mid-Western LGA, with residents generally accessing population-serving services in nearby larger towns such as Mudgee and Rylstone.
Local life in Carcalgong revolves around primary production, predominantly agriculture, grazing, and lifestyle property ownership. The locality does not contain significant commercial or retail amenities, relying instead on nearby regional hubs for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Transport links consist primarily of regional unpaved and secondary sealed roads connecting local properties to the Castlereagh Highway network, supporting the movement of agricultural produce and regional traffic.
Historically, the region developed in the 19th century following European settlement and the expansion of pastoralism and mining prospecting throughout the Central West of New South Wales. The cultural landscape retains elements of this early colonial history through historic land grants, pastoral runs, and regional naming conventions tied to the traditional Wiradjuri custodianship of the land. While few formal heritage structures remain publicly accessible within Carcalgong itself, the locality reflects the broader historical trajectory of the Mid-Western region's agricultural evolution.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from person | 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.