Cargo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 14 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cargo
Cargo is a rural locality in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated within the Cabonne Council local government area and the 2800 postcode. Located approximately 30 kilometres west of Orange, the surrounding geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land dedicated primarily to cropping and livestock grazing. The population is small, reflecting a dispersed rural demographic typical of the region's smaller agricultural settlements.
The locality functions as a quiet rural community centered around a small commercial hub that meets the basic needs of residents. Local amenities include a community hall, sports facilities, and local businesses that support the surrounding farming community. Education and broader commercial services are primarily accessed in nearby larger centres such as Orange and Canowindra.
Historically, Cargo emerged during the 19th-century gold rush era following the discovery of gold in the district in the 1870s. The settlement experienced a period of rapid growth and prosperity as a mining town before transitioning into a stable agricultural community once the gold deposits were exhausted. Several historic buildings and sites remain from this period, serving as reminders of the locality's 19th-century origins.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 562 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.