Gol Gol crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
118 recorded in this period, compared with 137 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gol Gol
Gol Gol is a locality in the far south-west of New South Wales, situated within the Wentworth Shire local government area and the 2738 postcode. Positioned on the eastern banks of the Murray River, it lies approximately 10 kilometres upstream from Mildura across the Victorian border and about 850 kilometres west of Sydney. The area experiences a hot semi-arid climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. According to the 2021 Australian census, Gol Gol recorded a population of 2,382, reflecting steady growth as a popular residential and lifestyle hub closely linked to the Mildura urban area.
Local life in Gol Gol is centered around its riverine environment, agriculture, and expanding residential estates. The economy relies heavily on horticulture, including viticulture and citrus production, as well as service industries supporting the broader Sunraysia region. Essential amenities include local sporting facilities, a primary school, a general store, and the historic Gol Gol Hotel, which serves as a community focal point. Recreational activities are largely defined by the Murray River, offering boating, fishing, and riverside parks.
The area has a rich Indigenous history, being the traditional country of the Barkindji and Madi Madi peoples. European settlement began in the mid-19th century, with the establishment of the Gol Gol pastoral run in the 1840s. The locality's strategic river frontage made it an important port during the paddle-steamer trade era of the late 1800s, facilitating the transport of wool and agricultural goods along the Murray-Darling river system.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 19 | 18 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 15 | 16 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 12 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 4 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 5 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 17 |
| Trespass | 5 | 4 |
| Other drug offences | 4 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 4 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 3 | 0 |
| Other offences | 3 | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 7 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,956 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.