Bogan LGA crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
399 recorded in this period, compared with 345 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bogan
The Bogan Shire is a local government area located in the Orana region of central-western New South Wales, covering approximately 14,610 square kilometres. Centred around the town of Nyngan, which serves as the administrative seat, the landscape is predominantly characterized by flat, semi-arid pastoral plains. The region’s economy is historically rooted in primary production, with broadacre cropping and livestock grazing remaining central to the local demographic. The population is relatively small and dispersed, reflecting the rural nature of the shire.
Local life in the Bogan Shire is focused on the service hub of Nyngan, which provides essential amenities, health services, and educational facilities to the surrounding communities. The town is situated at the junction of the Mitchell and Barrier Highways, acting as a transit point between the coast and the outback. Recreation and community activity are supported by local parks, sporting clubs, and the Bogan River, which traverses the shire. The region is notable for its proximity to major inland river systems, which play a significant role in both the geography and the local agricultural industry.
The history of the Bogan Shire is deeply connected to early European exploration and the subsequent development of the pastoral industry. The area was first explored by Europeans in the early 19th century, with Charles Sturt navigating the Bogan River in 1829. Following early settlement, the arrival of the railway in the late 1880s was a primary driver of development for Nyngan, transforming it into a vital regional centre. Today, the shire preserves its heritage through various historical sites and local collections that document its evolution from a frontier pastoral settlement into a modern agricultural district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 47 | 36 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 36 | 18 |
| Harassment threatening | 32 | 27 |
| Assault - domestic violence | 31 | 30 |
| Other theft | 30 | 21 |
| Breach AVO | 26 | 17 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 25 | 25 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 24 | 25 |
| Prohibited weapons offences | 19 | 15 |
| Trespass | 18 | 19 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence | 17 | 12 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 17 | 26 |
| Breach bail conditions | 14 | 9 |
| Sexual Offences | 13 | 21 |
| Fraud | 9 | 15 |
| Steal from dwelling | 9 | 8 |
| Arson | 7 | 9 |
| Possession use of cannabis | 7 | 3 |
| Receiving stolen goods | 6 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 1 |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,467 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.