Five Ways crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Five Ways
Five Ways is a rural locality situated in the central region of New South Wales, contained within the Bogan Shire local government area and designated with the postcode 2873. Geographically, the area is characterised by flat, expansive terrain typical of the state's central-west plains, supporting a sparse population engaged primarily in broadacre agriculture, dryland cropping, and livestock grazing.
Due to its remote and purely rural nature, Five Ways lacks a distinct commercial township or dedicated local amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centres such as Nyngan for administrative services, retail, education, and healthcare. Local community life is closely tied to the surrounding rural properties, with social and economic activities centered around agricultural production and regional infrastructure networks.
The history of Five Ways is intertwined with the broader pastoral settlement of the Bogan Shire during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The locality derives its descriptive name from its historical function as a rural crossroads where multiple early tracks and stock routes intersected, serving the transport and communication needs of early pastoralists in the district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 27 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.