Cudal crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 recorded in this period, compared with 32 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cudal
Cudal is a rural village located in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Cabonne Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2864. Situated approximately 35 kilometres west of Orange, the locality functions primarily as an agricultural hub surrounded by mixed farming enterprises, including sheep, cattle, and cereal crops. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating plains and low hills typical of the Murray-Darling basin slopes. While specific, up-to-date demographic figures for the village alone are limited, Cudal supports a small population reflective of a tight-knit rural community.
Local life in Cudal centres on community-oriented services and agricultural support networks. The village features essential amenities including a local primary school, a sports ground, a general store, and local heritage pubs that serve as social focal points for residents and surrounding landholders. The broader Cabonne Shire maintains regional infrastructure, connecting Cudal to larger commercial centres such as Orange and Molong for secondary education, specialized healthcare, and retail services.
European settlement in the Cudal area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism and subsequent gold discoveries in the wider region. The town was officially surveyed and gazetted in the late 1800s, establishing itself as a service centre for the burgeoning agricultural district. Several historic buildings, including churches and commercial storefronts dating from the Victorian and Federation eras, remain preserved within the locality, reflecting its nineteenth-century origins.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 6 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 586 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.