Orange Grove crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 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 Orange Grove
Orange Grove is a rural locality situated in north-western New South Wales, within the Gunnedah Shire local government area and the 2380 postcode. The landscape is predominantly flat to gently undulating terrain characterized by fertile soils that support extensive agricultural activities, primarily dryland cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, the population is sparse, consisting largely of farming families and residents dispersed across agricultural landholdings.
As an outlying rural area, Orange Grove does not possess a commercial town centre, relying instead on the nearby regional hub of Gunnedah for primary amenities, retail services, healthcare, and educational facilities. Local infrastructure is primarily limited to rural access roads and agricultural properties. Residents access community services and social infrastructure through Gunnedah and smaller surrounding settlements in the Liverpool Plains region.
The history of Orange Grove is closely tied to the agricultural development of the Liverpool Plains following European settlement in the 19th century. Originally traditional land of the Kamilaroi people, the area was progressively subdivided into pastoral leases and farming estates. Its historical trajectory reflects the broader regional shift from large-scale sheep and cattle stations to a mix of pastoralism and intensive grain production.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 60 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.