Rankins Springs crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
25 recorded in this period, compared with 14 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Rankins Springs
Rankins Springs is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, falling within the Carrathool Shire local government area and the 2669 postcode. Positioned at the junction of the Mid-Western Highway and the Kidman Way, the area is characterized by semi-arid plains and the nearby Cocoparra National Park, which provides rugged ranges and diverse native flora. The local population is small and dispersed, primarily composed of families engaged in broadacre dryland cropping and livestock production.
Life in Rankins Springs centers on the tight-knit community supported by essential local infrastructure, including a primary school, a recreation ground, and a local hotel that serves as a social hub. The town is recognized for its historical association with the Cobb & Co coaching routes, which utilized the local natural springs as a vital watering point for travelers and livestock. Reflecting its heritage, the town maintains a series of public art installations and signage that celebrate its origins as a pastoral stopover in the late 19th century, preserving its identity as a classic example of an Australian outback transit community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Other offences | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 208 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.