Eugowra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
47 recorded in this period, compared with 36 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Eugowra
Eugowra is a rural town and locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Forbes Shire local government area (postcode 2806). Located approximately 300 kilometres west of Sydney, the area is characterised by agricultural lands surrounding the banks of the Mandagery Creek, near its confluence with the Lachlan River. The local population is predominantly small, reflecting a traditional regional farming community centered on cropping and livestock.
The town serves as a local service hub for the surrounding agricultural district, featuring essential community amenities including a local primary school, sporting facilities, a hospital, and commercial businesses catering to residents and visitors. Eugowra has gained recognition for its community-driven art initiatives, most notably its collection of painted silos and street murals that celebrate local history and attract regional tourism.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, with the town historically linked to pastoral expansion and the gold rush era. Eugowra is perhaps best known as the site of the infamous Eugowra gold escort robbery in 1862, where the bushranger Frank Gardiner and his gang, which included Ben Hall, ambushed a Cobb & Co. coach and stole a massive haul of gold. Today, the town preserves its colonial heritage through historical landmarks, local museums, and heritage trails commemorating these bushranging events.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 10 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Offensive language | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 862 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.