Crudine crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Crudine
Crudine is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2795. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, native bushland, and agricultural properties dedicated primarily to grazing and livestock production. Due to its remote setting, the population is very small, consisting largely of farming families and rural landowners dispersed across a wide expanse of land.
Local life in Crudine is defined by its quiet, rural character and isolation from major urban centres. There are few commercial amenities directly within the locality; residents typically travel to nearby larger towns such as Mudgee or Bathurst for schooling, retail shopping, healthcare, and professional services. Infrastructure is primarily limited to rural access roads and properties connected to agricultural networks, with community interaction largely centred on surrounding rural districts.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the broader European settlement and pastoral expansion of the Central West of New South Wales. The locality's name is historically associated with early squatting runs and the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, who inhabited the region prior to European colonisation. While few physical heritage structures remain prominent today, the landscape retains remnants of early pastoral activities and rural roadways that trace the historical settlement patterns of the district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 68 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.