Moorbel crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Moorbel
Moorbel is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Cabonne Council local government area and carrying the postcode 2804. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land dedicated primarily to farming and livestock grazing. As a small settlement, Moorbel shares demographic and economic ties with the nearby town of Canowindra, contributing to the wider agricultural landscape of the region.
Local life in Moorbel is quiet and community-oriented, typical of small rural localities in the Central West. Residents generally rely on neighbouring Canowindra for essential services, commercial retail, schooling, and healthcare facilities. The local area supports rural industries, with community activities often centered around regional events, agricultural pursuits, and local sporting clubs shared across the broader Cabonne district.
Historically, Moorbel developed alongside the expansion of agriculture and transport networks in the Central West of New South Wales during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The locality retains a quiet rural character shaped by its pastoral history and proximity to historical gold-rush and farming towns in the Cabonne local government area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 251 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.