Corinella crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Corinella
Corinella is a rural locality situated in the central west region of New South Wales, within the Forbes Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2871. The geography of the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains typical of the Lachlan River catchment, primarily supporting extensive agricultural activities such as dryland cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, with residents relying on the nearby regional service town of Forbes for most major services, employment, and retail needs.
Local life in Corinella is centered around primary agricultural production and the tight-knit rural community characteristic of the Forbes Shire hinterland. Amenities within the locality itself are minimal, consisting primarily of local rural infrastructure, while education, healthcare, emergency services, and community facilities are accessed in surrounding regional hubs. The local economy and daily routines are closely tied to seasonal farming cycles and rural land management.
The history of Corinella is rooted in the traditional custodianship of the Wiradjuri people, who managed the land for millennia before European settlement. Following European arrival in the 19th century, the area was progressively surveyed and subdivided into pastoral runs and agricultural holdings, developing in tandem with the broader expansion of the Forbes district during the gold rush era and the subsequent growth of the pastoral industry.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 72 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.