Goolgowi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
37 recorded in this period, compared with 25 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Goolgowi
Goolgowi is a rural locality and township in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated within the Carrathool Shire local government area with the postcode 2652. Located along the Mid-Western Highway, it serves as an agricultural service centre surrounded by broadacre cropping and pastoral land. According to the 2021 Australian census, Goolgowi and its surrounding district support a small, tight-knit population typically numbering a few hundred residents.
The township provides essential services tailored to the needs of the local farming community and passing motorists. Local amenities include a general store, a primary school, a community hall, and recreational facilities such as a sports oval and bowling club. The locality functions as a quiet residential and commercial hub, relying on nearby larger regional centres like Griffith for higher-order retail, medical, and secondary education services.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoral leases and subsequent closer settlement schemes. The establishment of the town was closely tied to the development of regional transport routes and the expansion of agricultural industries in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area periphery. Heritage values in the locality are primarily reflected in its enduring agricultural landscape and historical community infrastructure that trace the region's pioneering past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 4 |
| Fraud | 4 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 416 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.