Goolma crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Goolma
Goolma is a small rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and the 2852 postcode. The landscape is characterized by undulating agricultural land primarily utilized for sheep grazing, cropping, and beef cattle production. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed across surrounding farms and homesteads, reflecting the broader demographic patterns of the region's agricultural hinterland.
Local life in Goolma centers around a tight-knit rural community, supported by basic community infrastructure typical of small New South Wales settlements. While day-to-day commercial services, secondary schooling, and advanced healthcare are accessed in larger nearby towns such as Gulgong and Mudgee, the locality maintains its own distinct identity. Regional transport links connect Goolma to these broader commercial hubs via secondary rural roads.
The area possesses a rich colonial history tied to the 19th-century expansion of pastoralism and agriculture in the Central West. Historic buildings, rural properties, and remnants of early European settlement remain dotted throughout the landscape, bearing testament to Goolma’s origins as a nineteenth-century staging post and rural community hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 95 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.