Darbys Falls crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 recorded in this period, compared with 18 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Darbys Falls
Darbys Falls is a rural locality in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated within the Cowra Shire local government area under the 2793 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land and native bushland, positioned near the Lachlan River. The population is small, reflecting a dispersed rural community primarily engaged in agriculture, livestock grazing, and related pastoral industries.
Local life in Darbys Falls is quiet and community-focused, centered around the natural landscape and agricultural pursuits. Essential civic and commercial services are minimal within the locality itself, with residents typically travelling to nearby regional centers such as Cowra or Wyangala for major retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. The nearby Wyangala Dam and its surrounding state park offer recreational opportunities, including camping, fishing, and water sports, which attract visitors to the broader district.
The area possesses a rich European history tied to early pastoral settlement, the gold rush era of the 19th century, and the development of regional transport routes. Local heritage is preserved through historical rural properties and remnants of early European infrastructure. Like many small localities in the region, Darbys Falls retains a strong connection to its pioneering past through generational farming families and historic community sites.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 243 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.