Girvan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
18 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Girvan
Girvan is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the postcode region 2425. Geographically, it is characterized by undulating native bushland, agricultural acreage, and proximity to major regional transport corridors, including the Pacific Highway. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily residing on large rural landholdings rather than in a defined town centre.
As a quiet farming and residential community, Girvan has minimal local commercial amenities, with residents typically relying on nearby larger towns such as Stroud, Bulahdelah, or Karuah for retail, healthcare, education, and employment services. The local lifestyle is centered around agriculture, lifestyle properties, and the natural environment of the Mid-Coast hinterland.
Historically, the area developed in conjunction with the broader settlement of the Stroud and Gloucester districts, which were heavily influenced by the Australian Agricultural Company in the 19th century. Land use in and around Girvan has traditionally focused on timber getting, beef cattle grazing, and general agriculture, which continue to shape the rural heritage of the locality today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 210 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.