Curlewis crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
74 recorded in this period, compared with 76 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Curlewis
Curlewis is a rural locality situated in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Gunnedah Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2381. Located south of the regional centre of Gunnedah, the area is characterised by flat to undulating plains largely dedicated to agricultural production, including broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. The local population is small, reflecting a dispersed rural demographic typical of the region's agricultural settlements.
The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and farming community, supported by essential local amenities while relying on nearby Gunnedah for comprehensive retail, medical, educational, and professional services. Curlewis features local social infrastructure such as a community hall and recreation areas, fostering a close-knit rural lifestyle. The area is accessible via the Oxley Highway and the Main Northern railway line, which historically played a vital role in connecting the region's agricultural output to broader markets.
European settlement in the Curlewis area dates back to the 19th century, developing alongside the expansion of the pastoral and agricultural industries in the Liverpool Plains. The locality’s growth was significantly spurred by the establishment of the railway and local coal mining operations in the surrounding district. Today, remnants of its historical past are preserved in local rural architecture and regional heritage records, marking its long-standing role as a supportive farming and resource hub in the Gunnedah Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | 3 |
| Fraud | 2 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 4 |
| Trespass | 2 | 3 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 779 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.