Sandigo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Sandigo
Sandigo is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Narrandera Shire local government area. Positioned approximately 20 kilometres east of the town of Narrandera, the area is characterized by flat, agricultural plains typical of the Murrumbidgee irrigation district. The population is sparse, consisting primarily of residents engaged in broadacre farming and livestock grazing, with the locality falling under the 2700 postcode shared with the surrounding Narrandera district.
The area functions as a quiet residential and agricultural hinterland, with limited local amenities; residents typically rely on the nearby town of Narrandera for retail, medical, and educational services. Historically, Sandigo developed as a small-scale rural community during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, supported by the expansion of agriculture in the Riverina. While its infrastructure remains minimal, the locality retains a sense of traditional rural heritage, defined by its dispersed pastoral properties and proximity to the Murrumbidgee River corridor.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 87 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.