Geurie crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
38 recorded in this period, compared with 33 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Geurie
Geurie is a small rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area and the postcode 2818. Located approximately 27 kilometres southeast of Dubbo and 30 kilometres northwest of Wellington, the area is positioned along the Mitchell Highway and the Main Western railway line. Geographically, the surrounding landscape is characterized by agricultural land used primarily for cropping and livestock grazing. In the 2021 census, Geurie and its immediate surrounding district recorded a population of several hundred residents.
Local life in Geurie is centered around a tight-knit rural community, supported by essential amenities that include a local primary school, a general store, a heritage-listed hotel, and community sporting facilities. The locality serves as a quiet residential and agricultural hub, with many residents travelling to nearby Dubbo for employment, secondary education, and comprehensive commercial services.
The history of the area dates back to the mid-19th century, developing initially as a stopping point along the stock routes and transport corridors linking Bathurst and Bourke. The arrival of the railway in the 1880s spurred growth, facilitating the transport of local agricultural produce. Several historic buildings remain within the locality, reflecting its origins as a nineteenth-century railway and coaching settlement.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 5 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Fraud | 3 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 3 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 706 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.