Grogan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Grogan
Grogan is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Temora Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2666. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains dedicated primarily to dryland agriculture, predominantly cereal cropping and livestock grazing. Like many small rural localities in the region, Grogan has a dispersed population with a low population density, with residents typically residing on working farms or within the immediate farming community.
Local life and amenities in Grogan are minimal, reflecting its status as a small agricultural settlement. The locality relies heavily on the nearby regional hub of Temora for commercial services, secondary education, healthcare, and administrative needs. Social infrastructure in Grogan historically centered around community gatherings, though most daily services require travel to surrounding towns within the Temora Shire.
The history of Grogan is tied to the broader agricultural expansion and closer settlement schemes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in New South Wales. The area developed primarily as a farming community, supported by the establishment of local transport routes and regional rail networks that facilitated the transport of agricultural produce to markets. While many of its original institutional buildings have closed over time, the landscape retains the heritage of generations of farming families who shaped the local agrarian economy.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 87 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.