Kiacatoo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kiacatoo
Kiacatoo is a rural locality in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated within the Lachlan Shire local government area and the 2877 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying, flat plains associated with the Lachlan River catchment, supporting a landscape primarily dedicated to agriculture, broadacre cropping, and livestock grazing. Due to its remote and expansive nature, Kiacatoo has a very small, dispersed population typical of the remote pastoral districts in the region.
Local life in Kiacatoo is defined by its agricultural focus, with residents relying on surrounding regional hubs—such as Lake Cargelligo and Condobolin—for commercial services, healthcare, and secondary education. The locality has limited local infrastructure and amenities, consisting mainly of rural properties, local farming operations, and basic transport routes connecting the area to the wider Lachlan Shire.
Historically, the Kiacatoo area is part of the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri Aboriginal people, who inhabited the river systems and plains prior to European settlement. Following European exploration and the establishment of pastoral leases in the 19th century, the region developed around extensive sheep stations and agriculture. The locality's heritage remains closely tied to the pastoral history of the Lachlan River basin and the traditional farming families who have inhabited the district for generations.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 77 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.