Carinda crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Carinda
Carinda is a rural locality situated in north-western New South Wales, within the Walgett Shire local government area (postcode 2831). Located on the plains of the Murray-Darling basin, the area is characterized by flat, semi-arid terrain dominated by agriculture, primarily broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. At the 2021 census, Carinda and its surrounding district recorded a small population, reflecting the sparse settlement pattern typical of the remote outback region.
The locality functions as a modest service hub for the surrounding farming community. Local amenities are limited, typically centered around a general store, a local hotel, and community spaces that support residents and transient agricultural workers. Education is provided by a local public school, while broader civic, health, and commercial services are accessed further afield in larger regional centers such as Coonamble or Walgett.
Carinda's history is deeply intertwined with European pastoral expansion and Indigenous heritage along the region's river systems. The area gained international recognition in 1983 when the local Carinda Hotel served as the filming location for the music video of David Bowie’s hit single "Let's Dance," drawing occasional pop-culture tourism to the remote settlement.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 165 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.