Gurley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
15 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gurley
Gurley is a small rural locality situated in the Moree Plains Shire of northwestern New South Wales, within the 2398 postcode. Geographically positioned on the rich agricultural floodplains of the Moree region, the area is characterized by flat, highly fertile black soil plains that support intensive broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. At the 2021 census, Gurley and its surrounding rural catchment recorded a small, dispersed population typical of remote agricultural districts in the region.
Local life in Gurley is centered around primary agricultural industries, predominantly dryland and irrigated farming, including cotton, wheat, and sorghum production. As a tight-knit rural community, residents rely heavily on the nearby regional hub of Moree for major commercial services, secondary education, healthcare, and administrative needs. The locality features basic local infrastructure supporting the farming community, including grain receival sites and transport links provided by the Newell Highway and the interstate rail corridor.
European settlement in the Gurley area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoral leases across the northern plains of New South Wales. The locality's development was later accelerated by the arrival of the railway and the gradual subdivision of large pastoral holdings into smaller agricultural farms. Historic markers and homesteads scattered throughout the district reflect the area's long-standing heritage as a productive agricultural and pastoral community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 10 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 248 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.