Carrathool crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
45 recorded in this period, compared with 38 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Carrathool
Carrathool is a small rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Carrathool Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2711. Located on the northern bank of the Murrumbidgee River, the surrounding geography is characterized by flat, arid plains dominated by extensive agricultural land use, primarily dryland and irrigated cropping, as well as sheep and cattle grazing. Due to its remote nature and the broader demographic shifts of the region, Carrathool has a very small, dispersed population, functioning primarily as a farming community rather than a populated township.
Local life and amenities in Carrathool are minimal, reflecting its status as a small rural settlement. Essential services, commercial retail, and secondary education facilities are accessed in larger nearby regional centers such as Hillston or Griffith. The locality is connected via regional transport routes, including the Cobb Highway and the Main Southern railway line, which historically supported the movement of local agricultural commodities. Community life is largely centered around rural industries and local cooperative networks typical of the remote Riverina.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism along the Murrumbidgee River. The name "Carrathool" is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word, potentially referring to a local water source or geographical feature. The arrival of the railway in the late 19th century facilitated the growth of Carrathool as a key stopping point and freight hub for wool and wheat produced in the surrounding district. Today, remnants of its pastoral and railway history remain visible in the rural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other drug offences | 9 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 8 | 7 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 8 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 200 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.