Ravenswood crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
84 recorded in this period, compared with 122 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ravenswood
Ravenswood is a rural locality situated within the Warren Shire local government area in New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2824. The geography of the region is defined by the flat, semi-arid plains of the Orana region, characterized by extensive agricultural land use, primarily focused on broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated rural district, the area reflects the demographic trends of the wider Warren Shire, featuring low population density and an economy inextricably linked to the primary production sectors.
Local life in Ravenswood is centered around remote, large-scale farming operations, with residents relying on the nearby town of Warren for essential services, education, and administrative needs. The locality lacks high-density commercial infrastructure, instead functioning as an integrated part of the pastoral landscape. Its historical development is consistent with the mid-19th-century expansion of inland New South Wales, where settlement was driven by the establishment of large land grants and stations. The heritage of the area is primarily preserved through these historic pastoral holdings, which remain central to the region’s land management and social history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 21 |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 9 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 12 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 10 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 1 |
| Other offences | 6 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 11 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 8 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 5 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 3 |
| Trespass | 2 | 10 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 444 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.