Delungra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
33 recorded in this period, compared with 42 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Delungra
Delungra is a small rural locality situated in the New England and North West region of New South Wales, within the Inverell Shire local government area, bearing the postcode 2403. Located roughly midway between Inverell and Warialda along the Gwydir Highway, the surrounding geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land suited to mixed farming, grazing, and cereal cropping. At the 2021 census, Delungra and its surrounding district recorded a small population, reflecting a tight-knit rural community tied economically to primary production.
The locality functions as a quiet service hub for the surrounding farming district. Local amenities include a general store, a local public school, sports and recreation facilities, and the historic Delungra Hotel, which serves as a central gathering point for residents. Community life revolves around local agricultural shows, sporting events, and volunteer-run emergency services. More extensive retail, healthcare, and secondary education services are accessed in nearby Inverell.
Originally established in the late 19th century as European settlement expanded through the North West slopes, Delungra grew in response to the region's agricultural potential and the eventual arrival of the Inverell railway branch line in 1908. The railway played a significant role in transporting local wheat and livestock to wider markets until its eventual closure. Today, the town retains several heritage buildings and structures that reflect its early twentieth-century prosperity as a bustling rail and agricultural depot.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 8 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 625 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.