Erudgere crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Erudgere
Erudgere is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and the 2850 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bush tracts, and waterways that feed into the broader Macquarie River catchment. Due to its expansive rural layout, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily residing on large landholdings, lifestyle properties, and agricultural estates dedicated to farming and grazing.
Local life in Erudgere is defined by a quiet, community-oriented rural lifestyle with minimal commercial infrastructure. Residents rely primarily on nearby Mudgee—the regional hub—for major retail services, healthcare, secondary education, and professional amenities. Agricultural pursuits, including livestock production and viticulture, form the economic backbone of the area, reflecting the broader economic profile of the Mid-Western region.
Historically, the area developed as part of the expansion of European settlement into the central west of New South Wales during the 19th century, transitioning from early pastoral leases to mixed farming. The cultural landscape retains traces of this history through historic rural infrastructure, old homesteads, and established agricultural routes. Local heritage is preserved in conjunction with the broader historical narratives of the Mudgee district and the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, who inhabited the region prior to European colonization.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 108 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.