Girilambone crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 23 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Girilambone
Girilambone is a small rural locality situated in the Orana region of New South Wales, within the Bogan Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2831. Located roughly north-west of Nyngan, the surrounding geography is characterized by semi-arid pastoral country dominated by grazing land and native scrub. Due to its remote location and rural character, the population is very small, largely dispersed across surrounding agricultural and mining properties.
Local life and amenities in Girilambone are extremely limited, reflecting its status as a remote outback settlement. Most major commercial, educational, and medical services are accessed in nearby regional hubs like Nyngan or Bourke. The locality is traversed by the Mitchell Highway and the Main Western railway line, serving primarily as a transport corridor through the region.
The area has a rich history tied to nineteenth-century pastoral settlement and copper mining. Copper was discovered in the area in the 1880s, leading to a temporary mining boom that supported a thriving local community and school during the peak of operations. Today, remnants of its historical past, including old mining infrastructure and historical markers, stand as testaments to Girilambone's earlier era of industrial activity before operations ceased and the population declined.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 3 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 86 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.