Nyngan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
413 recorded in this period, compared with 312 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Nyngan
Nyngan is a rural town located in central New South Wales, situated on the Bogan River approximately 550 kilometres northwest of Sydney. It serves as the administrative centre and primary urban locality for the Bogan Shire local government area within the 2825 postcode. The population of the town and its surrounding district is approximately 2,000 residents, reflecting a stable rural demographic engaged largely in agriculture and regional service industries.
The town functions as a key commercial and service hub for the surrounding agricultural district, which is predominantly characterized by sheep grazing, cattle production, and broadacre cropping. Nyngan is equipped with essential community infrastructure, including local health services, primary and secondary schooling, sports and recreation facilities, and retail businesses centered along its main commercial strip. Transportation connectivity is maintained via the Mitchell Highway and the Main Western railway line, linking the locality to larger regional centers such as Dubbo.
Established in the 1880s following the expansion of the railway and the discovery of nearby copper deposits, Nyngan has a history rooted in pastoralism and mining. The town is widely known for enduring a major natural disaster in April 1990, when severe flooding of the Bogan River inundated the township and necessitated the evacuation of its entire population. Local heritage is preserved through various historical sites and buildings within the town, reflecting its development as a resilient inland Australian community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 44 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 35 | 32 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 32 | 18 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 29 | 26 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 28 | 25 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 24 | 12 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 23 | 25 |
| Other theft | 21 | 16 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 16 | 22 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 15 | 19 |
| Breach bail conditions | 14 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 12 |
| Trespass | 13 | 14 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 12 | 9 |
| Fraud | 9 | 15 |
| Other offences | 9 | 7 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 9 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 9 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,953 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.