Gwydir LGA crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
336 recorded in this period, compared with 268 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gwydir
The Gwydir Shire is a local government area located in the Northern Tablelands and North West Slopes regions of New South Wales, covering approximately 9,456 square kilometres. The landscape is primarily defined by undulating plains, fertile river valleys, and the Gwydir River system, which supports a robust agricultural sector. As of the 2021 Census, the shire is home to a population of approximately 5,000 residents, spread across major townships including Bingara and Warialda, alongside several smaller rural localities. The economy is heavily dependent on broadacre cropping, livestock production, and forestry, reflecting the area’s historic role as a primary producer.
Local life in Gwydir is characterised by a strong sense of community and a reliance on township-based infrastructure. Bingara, serving as the administrative centre, offers essential health services, primary and secondary education, and various recreational facilities, including the historic Roxy Theatre. The region promotes rural tourism, capitalising on its natural landmarks, fossicking areas, and pastoral heritage. Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Gamilaraay people, and European settlement followed in the 1830s as pastoralists moved into the region seeking grazing land. The shire was formally constituted in 2004 through the amalgamation of the former Bingara and Yallaroi shires, and it continues to preserve its regional identity through the conservation of colonial-era architecture and local historical archives.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Harassment threatening | 54 | 48 |
| Assault - domestic violence | 42 | 25 |
| Breach AVO | 27 | 12 |
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 19 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence | 24 | 13 |
| Breach bail conditions | 22 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 20 | 17 |
| Fraud | 17 | 14 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 14 | 7 |
| Prohibited weapons offences | 14 | 24 |
| Sexual Offences | 13 | 24 |
| Other theft | 11 | 10 |
| Steal from dwelling | 11 | 6 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 4 |
| Arson | 9 | 4 |
| Trespass | 7 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 6 | 14 |
| Possession use of cannabis | 4 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 4 |
| Receiving stolen goods | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,910 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.