Minore crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
16 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Minore
Minore is a rural locality situated in the Orana region of New South Wales, lying within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area and the 2830 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by flat, expansive plains typical of the inland central-west of the state, supporting a landscape primarily dedicated to dryland agriculture, grazing, and native bushland. As a sparsely populated rural district, its demographic profile is closely tied to the broader Dubbo agricultural region, featuring a low population density and residents primarily employed in primary production and related rural industries.
Due to its rural nature, Minore has limited local commercial amenities, with residents relying heavily on the nearby regional hub of Dubbo for major retail, healthcare, educational, and professional services. The locality is traversed by transport infrastructure connecting the surrounding agricultural zones to Dubbo, serving as a quiet transit and farming corridor. Community life in Minore is typical of regional New South Wales farming communities, centered around agricultural pursuits and local rural networks.
The history of Minore is rooted in the traditional custodianship of the Wiradjuri people, who inhabited the region prior to European settlement. Following European exploration and the expansion of the colony in the 19th century, the area was developed primarily for pastoralism and agriculture. The naming of the locality reflects the region’s rich Aboriginal heritage, and while few structural heritage sites remain within Minore itself, the broader district retains historical significance linked to the early pastoral leases and the development of rail and road infrastructure through the central-west of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 194 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.