Rowena crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 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 Rowena
Rowena is a small rural locality situated in the Walgett Shire of north-western New South Wales, located approximately 50 kilometres east of Walgett and 65 kilometres west of Moree. The geography is defined by the flat, semi-arid plains of the Gwydir Valley, a region primarily dedicated to broad-acre dryland and irrigated agriculture, including wheat and cotton production. Due to its remote setting, the locality maintains a low population density, with residents typically dispersed across pastoral holdings and farming properties.
The local community is centred on the Rowena Public School and a small collection of essential facilities that serve the surrounding agricultural workforce. Life in the region is heavily influenced by the seasonal requirements of the grain and cotton industries, which dominate the local economy. Historically, the area developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the broader expansion of pastoral settlement in the fertile plains of northern New South Wales. The locality retains its identity as a quiet, agriculturally focused settlement, connected to the wider Walgett Shire through the regional road network.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 172 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.