Carroll crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
60 recorded in this period, compared with 47 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Carroll
Carroll is a small rural locality situated in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Gunnedah Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2340. Positioned along the Oxley Highway, the area lies generally east of Gunnedah and forms part of the traditional lands of the Kamilaroi (Gamilaraay) Aboriginal people. The surrounding geography is characterized by flat to undulating agricultural plains associated with the Namoi River catchment, supporting a population primarily engaged in dryland and irrigated farming, as well as livestock grazing.
Local life in Carroll is centered around its tight-knit rural community, with amenities reflecting its status as a small village. It features essential community spaces such as a local public school and community gathering points, while relying on the nearby regional hub of Gunnedah for more extensive commercial, healthcare, and educational services. The lifestyle is quiet and agrarian, defined by proximity to natural waterways and agricultural enterprises.
European settlement in the Carroll area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism along the Namoi River. The locality contains a rich indigenous heritage alongside historical European structures and routes tied to early inland exploration and transport. While many of its original historic buildings have been lost or modified over time, the area retains a landscape shaped by generations of agricultural development and regional infrastructure expansion.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 1 |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Other offences | 2 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 305 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.