Collarenebri crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
145 recorded in this period, compared with 138 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Collarenebri
Collarenebri is a small rural town in northwestern New South Wales, situated within the Walgett Shire local government area with the postcode 2833. Located on the banks of the Barwon River along the Gwydir Highway, the surrounding region is characterized by flat, arid plains dominated by extensive agricultural enterprises, particularly cotton and grain farming, as well as grazing. At the 2021 census, the locality recorded a population of approximately 450 residents, a significant proportion of whom identify as Indigenous Australians.
The town functions as a localized service centre for the surrounding agricultural district and features essential community amenities, including a local public school, health services, a post office, and sporting facilities. The Barwon River and nearby bore baths provide focal points for recreation, fishing, and tourism. The economy relies heavily on primary production, complemented by retail and public sector employment.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, with the townsite officially proclaimed in 1885. The name Collarenebri is derived from the Aboriginal Yuwaalaraay language, historically referring to a place of flowers or thorny bushes near the water. The region holds profound cultural significance for the traditional custodians, the Yuwaalaraay people, whose heritage is deeply intertwined with the river systems and ancient landscapes of the Murray-Darling basin.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 31 | 26 |
| Malicious damage to property | 20 | 24 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 16 | 13 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 16 | 7 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 15 |
| Offensive conduct | 6 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 4 |
| Other offences | 4 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 4 |
| Fraud | 3 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 3 |
| Trespass | 3 | 5 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 634 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.