Curban crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 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 Curban
Curban is a rural locality in the Orana region of New South Wales, situated within the Gilgandra Shire local government area under the 2827 postcode. Geographically, it is characterized by flat, expansive plains dedicated primarily to dryland agriculture and livestock grazing. The population is small and dispersed, reflecting the broader demographic trends of the region, where residents are predominantly engaged in primary production and related agricultural support industries.
Local life in Curban is centered around a tight-knit rural community. Essential services, higher education, and broader commercial amenities are accessed in nearby regional centers such as Gilgandra and Dubbo. The locality relies on its surrounding road networks to connect its agricultural output to major transport routes. While formal commercial infrastructure within Curban itself is minimal, community identity is maintained through local agricultural networks and shared regional facilities.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoral leases and subsequent agricultural selection. The locality developed as a typical rural farming community supporting the surrounding pastoral and cropping properties. Historic elements in the region are primarily tied to early agricultural infrastructure, local homesteads, and the enduring spatial patterns of the original land grants.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 137 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.