Merah North crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Merah North
Merah North is a rural locality situated in north-western New South Wales, within the Narrabri Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2388. Geographically, the area is characterised by flat, expansive plains typical of the Murray-Darling Basin, supporting a predominantly agricultural landscape. Due to its remote location and large rural property sizes, the population is very small and dispersed, with residents primarily engaged in primary production industries such as broadacre cropping and livestock grazing.
Local life and amenities in Merah North are closely tied to the surrounding agricultural community, with residents relying on nearby regional centres like Wee Waa and Narrabri for commercial services, secondary education, and healthcare. The locality lacks a distinct commercial hub, functioning instead as a quiet residential and farming district. Road transport is the primary means of connectivity, linking local properties to regional freight and passenger routes.
Historically, the region developed following European settlement in the 19th century, which displaced the traditional Aboriginal custodians, the Gamilaroi people, who possess a deep and enduring connection to the land. The area’s subsequent history has been defined by the expansion of the pastoral and agricultural sectors, which shaped the establishment of regional infrastructure, transport links, and land-use patterns that persist to the present day.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 129 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.