Cudgegong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
22 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cudgegong
Cudgegong is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2850 postcode. Geographically defined by its proximity to the Cudgegong River and the surrounding central tablelands landscape, the area is predominantly characterized by agricultural land use, native bushland, and open spaces. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, with residents typically engaged in primary industries such as farming and livestock grazing.
Local life in Cudgegong is quiet and decentralized, relying heavily on nearby regional hubs—most notably Mudgee and Rylstone—for commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Infrastructure within the locality itself is minimal, consisting primarily of rural properties, local roads, and access to the natural environment associated with the river valley. Recreational activities in the wider area often center on outdoor pursuits, local agriculture, and regional tourism linked to the broader Central West wine and heritage trails.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people before European settlement in the early 19th century. The locality takes its name from the Cudgegong River, an Indigenous term believed to mean "hills" or "red stony ground." European history in the region was shaped by pastoral expansion, followed by the mid-19th-century gold rushes that stimulated settlement across the broader district, leaving behind remnants of historical infrastructure and rural heritage sites.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 17 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 66 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.