Warren LGA crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
372 recorded in this period, compared with 475 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Warren
The Warren Shire is located in the Central West region of New South Wales, encompassing approximately 10,760 square kilometres of the Macquarie Marshes and the surrounding plains. The geography is characterized by flat, fertile agricultural land traversed by the Macquarie River, which serves as a vital resource for the area’s primary industries of cotton, wool, and wheat production. Demographically, the shire is sparsely populated, with the majority of residents concentrated in the town of Warren, which serves as the administrative and service centre for the surrounding rural communities.
Local life in Warren is defined by a strong focus on agriculture and community-based services. The town provides essential infrastructure, including health, education, and retail facilities, supplemented by recreational spaces such as the Macquarie Park and the local sporting complex. Heritage and historical interest in the region is anchored by the township’s late 19th-century architecture and its connection to the pastoral expansion of the colonial era. The shire is also recognized for its proximity to the Macquarie Marshes, a significant wetland system that holds both ecological importance and historical relevance to the traditional custodians and subsequent European settlers of the region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Harassment threatening | 40 | 54 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 34 | 26 |
| Assault - domestic violence | 30 | 37 |
| Malicious damage to property | 30 | 53 |
| Breach bail conditions | 26 | 27 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 24 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 22 | 18 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 21 | 21 |
| Assault - non-domestic violence | 18 | 18 |
| Breach AVO | 18 | 53 |
| Other theft | 16 | 12 |
| Prohibited weapons offences | 16 | 24 |
| Trespass | 13 | 25 |
| Steal from dwelling | 12 | 18 |
| Possession use of cannabis | 9 | 7 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 8 | 8 |
| Sexual Offences | 8 | 17 |
| Steal from retail store | 8 | 7 |
| Fraud | 7 | 7 |
| Liquor offences | 6 | 23 |
| Arson | 4 | 7 |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving stolen goods | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,550 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.