Mudgee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
959 recorded in this period, compared with 1,000 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mudgee
Mudgee is a regional town located in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area (postcode 2850). Positioned along the Cudgegong River, approximately 260 kilometres northwest of Sydney, the locality functions as a major service hub for the surrounding district. The urban area and wider Mudgee district support a stable population of over 10,000 residents, characterised by a mix of long-standing local families, agricultural workers, and an increasing influx of tree-changers and retirees.
Local life in Mudgee is centred around a vibrant commercial district featuring heritage streetscapes, retail outlets, healthcare facilities, and educational options. The economy is diversified, anchored by sheep and cattle grazing, fine wool production, and cereal cropping, alongside a coal mining sector. Mudgee is also a noted cool-climate wine region and tourism destination, renowned for its boutique vineyards, annual culinary festivals, and surrounding natural attractions such as the Wollemi and Goulburn River National Parks.
European settlement began in the early 19th century following explorers John Oxley and James Meehan traversing the region in the 1810s. The town was officially gazetted in 1838. Mudgee's historical significance is preserved through numerous 19th-century public buildings and commercial structures constructed from local brick and stone, reflecting its Victorian-era prosperity driven by pastoralism and the mid-19th-century gold rushes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 124 | 129 |
| Malicious damage to property | 112 | 118 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 87 | 77 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 82 | 57 |
| Breach bail conditions | 72 | 53 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 55 | 95 |
| Fraud | 39 | 52 |
| Sexual assault | 37 | 42 |
| Steal from retail store | 35 | 46 |
| Trespass | 28 | 26 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 23 | 29 |
| Steal from dwelling | 23 | 23 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 20 | 29 |
| Liquor offences | 17 | 9 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 17 | 27 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 16 | 4 |
| Other theft | 16 | 28 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 16 | 30 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 11,457 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.