Neilrex crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Neilrex
Neilrex is a rural locality situated in the central-west region of New South Wales, within the Warrumbungle Shire local government area and the 2831 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating plains, agricultural land, and native bushland typical of the sheep-wheat belt of New South Wales. Demographically, Neilrex is a very sparsely populated rural community, with the majority of residents engaged in primary production, predominantly broadacre cropping and livestock grazing.
Due to its remote and rural nature, Neilrex has limited local amenities, relying instead on nearby larger towns such as Coonabarabran and Dunedoo for essential services, commercial retail, healthcare, and secondary education. Local life revolves heavily around agriculture and the surrounding natural environment. Road transport serves as the primary connection for the locality, linking residents to the broader regional infrastructure of the Warrumbungle Shire.
European settlement in the Neilrex area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism and agriculture following the exploration of the central-west plains. The locality retains a quiet, historical rural character, with much of its heritage tied to the early land grants, farming families, and stock routes that shaped the development of the wider Warrumbungle region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Stock theft | 2 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 81 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.