Gravesend crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
37 recorded in this period, compared with 14 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gravesend
Gravesend is a rural locality situated in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Gwydir Shire local government area and carrying the postcode 2401. Positioned approximately halfway between the larger regional centres of Moree and Warialda, the area is characterised by flat to gently undulating plains dominated by extensive agricultural land use, particularly dryland and irrigated cropping alongside livestock grazing. The local population is small and dispersed, reflecting the broader demographic patterns of remote rural New South Wales where communities are centred around agricultural enterprises.
The locality functions as a tight-knit rural community supported by essential local services typical of small agricultural districts. Amenities within Gravesend include a local public school, a community hall, and sporting facilities that serve as focal points for local gatherings and events. Day-to-day commercial, medical, and secondary educational needs are generally serviced by nearby larger towns such as Warialda and Moree. The regional transport network relies primarily on the Gwydir Highway, which connects the locality to the wider New England and North West regions.
European settlement in the Gravesend area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism along the Gwydir River catchment. The locality was named after Gravesend in Kent, England. The arrival of the railway in the late 19th and early 20th centuries facilitated the transition from expansive sheep runs to more intensive mixed farming and grain production, shaping the rural landscape and heritage visible today through historic homesteads and local infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 299 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.