Grenfell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
189 recorded in this period, compared with 132 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Grenfell
Grenfell is a historic town located in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated within the Weddin Shire local government area (postcode 2810). Positioned approximately 370 kilometres west of Sydney, the locality is characterized by agricultural plains surrounded by the prominent Weddin Mountains to the west. According to the 2021 Australian census, the broader Grenfell district supports a population of approximately 2,600 residents, with the local economy traditionally driven by broadacre farming, wheat production, and sheep grazing.
The town serves as a commercial and service hub for the surrounding agricultural community, providing essential retail, health, and educational services. Local amenities include sporting ovals, a district hospital, primary and secondary schooling options, and community parks. The town centre features wide, tree-lined streets and preserved heritage facades that support a quiet, regional lifestyle.
Gazetted in 1866, Grenfell originally developed as a gold-mining settlement following the discovery of gold in the area. It is perhaps most widely recognized as the birthplace of the prominent Australian poet Henry Lawson, whose legacy is celebrated annually through local festivals and historical sites. Today, Grenfell balances its agricultural roots with heritage tourism, drawing visitors interested in its 19th-century architecture, local museums, and proximity to the Weddin Mountains National Park.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 24 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 23 | 11 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 22 | 17 |
| Liquor offences | 18 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 19 |
| Fraud | 9 | 9 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 12 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 2 |
| Offensive conduct | 6 | 0 |
| Other theft | 6 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 7 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 0 |
| Other offences | 4 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 4 | 1 |
| Trespass | 4 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,600 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.