Gilgandra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
497 recorded in this period, compared with 481 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gilgandra
Gilgandra is a rural town and locality situated in the Orana region of central New South Wales, positioned on the Castlereagh Highway along the banks of the Castlereagh River. Serving as the administrative center for the Gilgandra Shire local government area within the 2827 postcode, the town functions primarily as an agricultural hub supported by sheep, cattle, and wheat farming. According to the 2021 census, the broader locality recorded a population of approximately 4,200 residents, reflecting a stable rural community.
The town provides essential commercial, educational, and health services to the surrounding agricultural district, featuring local retail businesses, primary and secondary schools, and medical facilities. Gilgandra is widely known as the "Country of the Windmills" due to the historical prevalence of wind-pumps used to access the Great Artesian Basin. Recreational amenities include sporting ovals, swimming pools, parks, and the Gilgandra District Cricket and Football clubs, which serve as focal points for community engagement.
European settlement in the area began in the 1840s, with the town site officially gazetted in 1888. Gilgandra holds a significant place in Australian military history as the starting point of the "Cooee March" in September 1915, during which a group of 35 men marched 500 kilometers to Sydney to enlist in the First Australian Imperial Force, swelling to over 260 recruits along the route. Local heritage is preserved through regional museums and historical sites that commemorate both Indigenous heritage and the pioneering agricultural history of the district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 54 | 77 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 54 | 50 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 51 | 53 |
| Malicious damage to property | 38 | 49 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 34 | 29 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 29 | 9 |
| Trespass | 27 | 22 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 20 | 16 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 20 | 21 |
| Fraud | 19 | 15 |
| Sexual assault | 17 | 11 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 14 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 13 | 14 |
| Criminal intent | 12 | 12 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 11 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 10 | 10 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 9 | 7 |
| Other offences | 8 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,983 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.