Gillenbah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
31 recorded in this period, compared with 40 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gillenbah
Gillenbah is a rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated within the Narrandera Shire local government area under the 2700 postcode. Geographically, it is positioned just south of the Murrumbidgee River and adjacent to the town of Narrandera, characterized by flat, semi-arid terrain typical of the Murray-Darling basin used predominantly for agriculture. The population is small, reflecting a dispersed rural demographic pattern shared with the wider Narrandera district.
Local life and amenities in Gillenbah are closely tied to nearby Narrandera, which serves as the primary hub for commercial, educational, and social services. The locality itself is primarily agricultural, featuring broadacre farming and grazing enterprises. Natural features in the surrounding area, including the Narrandera Nature Reserve and local state forests, support regional biodiversity and offer recreational opportunities such as bushwalking and birdwatching for residents and visitors.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the broader pastoral expansion of the Riverina. The naming of Gillenbah is historically associated with the region's indigenous heritage and early European settlement patterns, which were spurred by the establishment of pastoral runs and subsequent transport routes. While it retains few distinct commercial structures of its own today, the locality preserves a quiet rural character reflective of the region's pioneering agricultural history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 10 | 13 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 119 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.