Gulgong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
263 recorded in this period, compared with 194 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gulgong
Gulgong is a historic town located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and the 2852 postcode. Situated approximately 30 kilometres north of Mudgee, the locality serves as a rural hub characterized by undulating agricultural land and historic architecture. At the 2021 census, the broader Gulgong area recorded a population of approximately 2,500 residents.
The town provides essential local services and amenities to support its community and surrounding agricultural districts, including local retail shops, primary and secondary schooling, healthcare services, and sporting facilities. Tourism is a significant economic driver, drawing visitors interested in the region's heritage and proximity to the broader Mudgee wine and food tourism area.
Gazetted in the 19th century following the discovery of gold in 1870, Gulgong rapidly transformed into a thriving goldrush boomtown. It is historically notable for having preserved a remarkably intact 19th-century streetscape, featuring numerous National Trust-classified buildings. The town also holds cultural significance as the former home of the renowned Australian writer Henry Lawson, whose likeness was famously featured on the Australian ten-dollar note alongside depictions of the historic town.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 32 | 24 |
| Malicious damage to property | 29 | 25 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 21 | 27 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 17 | 15 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 15 | 13 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 13 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 5 |
| Fraud | 12 | 9 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 12 | 10 |
| Other theft | 11 | 7 |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 11 |
| Trespass | 8 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 6 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 11 |
| Other offences | 5 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 5 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,680 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.