North Yalgogrin crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Yalgogrin
North Yalgogrin is a rural locality situated in the Bland Shire local government area of New South Wales, within the 2671 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by flat to gently undulating terrain typical of the Riverina and South West Slopes regions, featuring dryland agricultural lands primarily dedicated to cropping and livestock grazing. Demographically, North Yalgogrin supports a very sparse population living in dispersed rural homesteads and farm properties, contributing to a quiet, community-oriented agricultural setting.
Due to its remote and purely rural nature, North Yalgogrin lacks commercial amenities, retail hubs, or dedicated civic infrastructure. Residents rely on nearby service centres, most notably the larger town of West Wyalong, for daily shopping, education, medical services, and administrative needs. Local community life is closely tied to the surrounding agricultural landscape, with social activities generally centred around regional hubs and rural community networks.
The history of North Yalgogrin is intertwined with the broader pastoral and gold-mining expansion of the Bland district in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The locality's name derives from the Indigenous word for the area, with "Yalgogrin" historically designating a wider parish and pastoral run, as well as nearby gold-mining operations that flourished briefly in the 1890s. While few physical heritage structures remain standing in North Yalgogrin proper, the landscape retains its historical character as part of the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people and subsequent European agricultural development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 77 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.