Miandetta crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Miandetta
Miandetta is a rural locality situated in the central-west region of New South Wales, within the Bogan Shire local government area and the 2825 postcode. The geography is characterized by flat, semi-arid terrain typical of the region, primarily utilised for broadacre agriculture, including dryland cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, with residents living on large pastoral properties rather than in a concentrated township.
The locality operates primarily as an agricultural community with limited local infrastructure. Day-to-day services, retail, and higher-order amenities are accessed in nearby regional hubs, most notably the town of Nyngan, which serves the broader Bogan Shire. Transport connectivity relies on a network of rural roads linking agricultural holdings to major regional transport corridors.
European history in the Miandetta area is tied to the expansion of pastoralism and the development of the broader Bogan region during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Land use has historically centred on sheep and cattle grazing, adapting over time to environmental conditions and technological advancements in Australian farming.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 23 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.