Clergate crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Clergate
Clergate is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Cabonne Council local government area and the 2800 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land typical of the region, supporting a range of farming activities. Due to its small population and rural classification, demographic data for Clergate is generally integrated into the broader statistics of the Cabonne shire.
The local lifestyle is predominantly agrarian and community-focused, relying heavily on nearby regional hubs—most notably the city of Orange—for employment, secondary education, healthcare, and commercial amenities. Residential settlement in Clergate is sparse, consisting largely of dispersed farm homesteads and rural acreage properties. Transport links are facilitated by local rural roads connecting the locality to the Mitchell Highway and the wider Central West transport network.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the expansion of agriculture and pastoralism in the Central West of New South Wales. The naming of the locality reflects the region's pioneering past, tied to early land grants and the establishment of transport and rail corridors that opened the interior for settlement. While few historic commercial structures remain in Clergate proper, the landscape retains a quiet rural character reflective of the region's agricultural heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 206 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.