Gineroi 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 Gineroi
Gineroi is a rural locality situated in northern New South Wales, within the Gwydir Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2404. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural lands, native bushland, and waterways typical of the North West Slopes region. Due to its remote and expansive rural setting, Gineroi has a very low population density, with residents primarily dispersed across large agricultural holdings and farming properties.
Local life in Gineroi is closely tied to the primary industry of the surrounding region, which is predominantly broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Amenities within the locality itself are minimal, with residents relying on nearby regional centers such as Bingara and Warialda for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. The area lacks commercial hubs, functioning instead as a quiet, tight-knit rural community embedded within the broader Gwydir Shire agricultural economy.
Historically, the Gineroi area—like much of the Gwydir region—was traditionally inhabited by Indigenous Australian peoples, including the Kamilaroi nation, whose heritage remains deeply connected to the land. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the region was rapidly developed for pastoralism and agriculture. The naming and historical footprint of Gineroi reflect the establishment of early pastoral runs and the gradual unfolding of rural infrastructure across northern New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 63 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.