Cunningar crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cunningar
Cunningar is a rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Hilltops Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2587. The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land, typical of the region's transition between the tablelands and the western plains. Demographically, Cunningar has a very small, dispersed population, with the vast majority of residents engaged in primary production, particularly broadacre farming and livestock grazing.
Due to its small population, Cunningar has limited local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby larger service hubs such as Murrumburrah and Harden for retail, education, and healthcare services. Community life is centered around rural networks and agricultural pursuits. The local area is accessible via secondary rural roads connecting to the regional transport network.
The history of Cunningar is closely tied to the 19th-century European settlement and agricultural expansion of the South West Slopes. Originally traditional land of Indigenous Australian groups, the area was developed for pastoralism and agriculture following the passing of the Crown Lands Acts. Historic markers, rural homesteads, and heritage infrastructure remaining in the broader Hilltops region reflect the area's long-standing agricultural foundations.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 163 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.