Crooble crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Crooble
Crooble is a small rural locality situated in the Moree Plains and Gwydir Shire regions of northern New South Wales, within the 2400 postcode area. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, fertile black-soil plains dedicated predominantly to intensive dryland and irrigated agriculture, particularly cereal cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its remote rural nature, Crooble has a very low population density, with residents largely comprising farming families and agricultural workers living on dispersed rural properties rather than in a concentrated township.
Local life in Crooble is centered around the primary agricultural industry, supported by regional service hubs such as Moree and Warialda. Amenities within the immediate locality are extremely limited, typically relying on nearby regional centers for commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Community cohesion in the area is often maintained through local agricultural associations and regional sporting and social events.
European settlement in the region dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoral leases and subsequent closer settlement schemes. The area’s history is closely tied to the development of the Australian broadacre farming sector, transitioning from vast sheep runs to mixed farming and modern mechanized grain production. While retaining few formal heritage structures, the cultural landscape reflects generations of agricultural enterprise and rural adaptation in north-west New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 54 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.