Narrabri LGA crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,347 recorded in this period, compared with 1,171 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Narrabri
Narrabri Shire is a local government area located in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, covering approximately 13,000 square kilometres. The landscape is defined by the fertile floodplains of the Namoi River and the dramatic volcanic formations of the Nandewar Range, which includes Mount Kaputar National Park. As of the 2021 Census, the Shire has a population of approximately 12,000 residents, with the main administrative centre located in the town of Narrabri. The local economy is rooted in large-scale agriculture, particularly cotton and grain production, supported by a presence in the energy and resources sectors.
The region serves as a central hub for the surrounding rural communities, offering essential amenities such as regional healthcare facilities, primary and secondary schooling, and diverse sporting infrastructure. Residents have access to a variety of recreational activities facilitated by the natural environment, including bushwalking, camping, and fishing in the Namoi River catchment. The area is also home to the Australia Telescope Compact Array, a significant scientific research facility located near the town of Narrabri that underscores the Shire’s contribution to national astronomical research.
Historically, the area is the traditional land of the Kamilaroi people, whose cultural heritage remains integral to the region’s identity. Following European settlement in the mid-19th century, Narrabri developed as a key pastoral and transport node, bolstered by the arrival of the railway in the 1890s. The town’s heritage is preserved through several well-maintained historical buildings and local museums that document the development of the agricultural industry and the evolution of the township from a frontier outpost into a modern regional centre.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Harassment threatening | 159 | 133 |
| Malicious damage to property | 150 | 160 |
| Assault - domestic violence | 130 | 122 |
| Breach AVO | 103 | 88 |
| Breach bail conditions | 92 | 121 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence | 91 | 55 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 62 | 44 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 62 | 55 |
| Fraud | 59 | 51 |
| Trespass | 59 | 33 |
| Steal from retail store | 55 | 35 |
| Prohibited weapons offences | 47 | 51 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 43 | 27 |
| Sexual Offences | 42 | 47 |
| Other theft | 37 | 38 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 32 | 19 |
| Arson | 25 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 25 | 27 |
| Liquor offences | 22 | 6 |
| Possession use of cannabis | 21 | 22 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 13 | 11 |
| Offensive conduct | 9 | 10 |
| Steal from person | 5 | 1 |
| Receiving stolen goods | 2 | 5 |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12,703 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.