Cabonne LGA crime statistics

Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06

466 recorded in this period, compared with 532 in the preceding period.

LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.

About Cabonne

Cabonne Shire is a local government area located in the Central West region of New South Wales, encompassing an area of approximately 6,026 square kilometers. Situated between the cities of Orange and Wellington, the region is defined by its rolling agricultural landscapes, fertile river valleys, and proximity to the Canobolas volcanic complex. The shire is home to a population of approximately 13,000 residents, distributed across a network of rural towns and villages including Molong, the administrative center, as well as Cargo, Cudal, Cumnock, Eugowra, Manildra, and Yeoval.

The economy of Cabonne is primarily driven by agriculture, with significant production in wheat, canola, viticulture, and livestock. Local amenities are centered around these smaller townships, which prioritize a rural lifestyle while providing essential services, community halls, and primary education. The region’s heritage is rooted in early European colonial expansion, marked by the mid-19th-century gold rushes and the subsequent development of pastoral and grain-growing industries. Historical landmarks, including heritage-listed main streets and early homesteads, reflect this foundational era, while the area remains integrated into the broader regional infrastructure connecting the Central West to the state’s major transport corridors.

Recorded offence categories

CategoryCurrent periodPrevious period
Harassment threatening6462
Malicious damage to property5855
Assault - domestic violence5466
Breach AVO3645
Prohibited weapons offences3163
Fraud2853
Sexual Offences2229
Break and enter non-dwelling2118
Assault - non-domestic violence1825
Motor vehicle theft1819
Break and enter dwelling1615
Steal from motor vehicle168
Trespass1612
Breach bail conditions1512
Arson1418
Other theft1110
Steal from dwelling108
Possession use of cannabis48
Receiving stolen goods43
Steal from retail store40
Offensive language20
Resist or hinder officer20
Liquor offences11
Steal from person10

Community context

The 2021 Census recorded 13,766 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.

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