Gunning crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
57 recorded in this period, compared with 33 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gunning
Gunning is a historic town and locality in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area (postcode 2581). Located approximately 45 kilometres northeast of Yass and roughly 80 kilometres northeast of Canberra, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral country, rolling hills, and agricultural land used primarily for sheep and cattle grazing. At the 2021 census, the broader locality recorded a population of roughly 1,000 residents, maintaining a quiet, rural character while serving as a gateway along the Hume Highway corridor.
The town provides a range of essential services and local amenities to support its residents and the surrounding rural community. Local infrastructure includes primary schooling, sporting and recreation facilities, and a small commercial precinct featuring heritage-listed buildings, cafes, and accommodation that cater to both locals and travelers. Community life is centered around local agricultural shows, markets, and regional events, while the town's proximity to major regional centres like Goulburn and Canberra allows residents access to broader employment, healthcare, and retail services.
Originally inhabited by the Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri people, European settlement in the Gunning district dates back to the 1820s, with the town formally surveyed in the mid-19th century. Its strategic location along the main route between Sydney and Melbourne historically made it an important transport and coaching stop. The town retains much of its colonial architecture, including historic churches, homesteads, and the heritage-listed courthouse, reflecting its 19th-century origins and connection to the bushranging era of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 3 |
| Fraud | 5 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 820 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.