Gin Gin crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gin Gin
Gin Gin is a rural locality situated in the Orana region of New South Wales, lying within the Narromine Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2823. The geography is characterized by flat, expansive plains typical of the central-western inland of the state, supporting a landscape primarily dedicated to dryland and irrigated agriculture. Due to its rural nature, Gin Gin has a very small population dispersed across large agricultural holdings, contributing to a quiet, sparsely settled demographic profile.
Local life and the regional economy are centered around primary production, predominantly broadacre cropping, cereal grain production, and livestock grazing. Residents rely on nearby service hubs such as Narromine and Dubbo for major retail, educational, and healthcare services. Infrastructure within the locality is limited to rural roads, local agricultural facilities, and homesteads, reflecting its function as a working farming district.
Historically, the area was traditional land for Aboriginal Australian peoples before European pastoral settlement in the 19th century. The locality's development mirrors that of the wider Narromine region, evolving from early pastoral runs into structured agricultural parcels. While it lacks major urban historical monuments, the cultural landscape retains markers of early inland European settlement and agricultural enterprise.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 159 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.