Cudgel crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 16 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cudgel
Cudgel is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Leeton Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2700. Geographically, the area is characterised by flat, low-lying plains typical of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, supporting a predominantly agricultural landscape reliant on intensive irrigation. Demographically, Cudgel is a very small, tightly knit community with a sparse population consisting largely of farmers, agricultural laborers, and their families, reflecting the broader demographic patterns of the surrounding rural shire.
Local life in Cudgel revolves primarily around primary production, with agricultural activities including horticulture, viticulture, and broadacre cropping. Due to its small size and close proximity to the larger town of Leeton, residents generally travel outside the locality for comprehensive commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Amenities within Cudgel itself are minimal, though the surrounding rural expanse supports a quiet lifestyle closely tied to the natural and agricultural rhythms of the Riverina.
The history of Cudgel is deeply intertwined with the early 20th-century development of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Scheme, which transformed the arid local environment into a productive agricultural district. European settlement in the area expanded following the subdivision of large pastoral runs to create irrigated family farms. While the locality retains few prominent historic commercial structures, its cultural heritage is preserved through its enduring agricultural traditions and the historical footprint of the region’s irrigation infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 36 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.