Stockinbingal crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
21 recorded in this period, compared with 15 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Stockinbingal
Stockinbingal is a rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council area. Located approximately 350 kilometres west of Sydney and 20 kilometres northwest of Cootamundra, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural plains primarily dedicated to cereal cropping and livestock grazing. As a small community, it maintains a low population density, with residents typically engaged in local farming or commuting to larger regional service hubs for employment and secondary education.
The township features a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere with essential local amenities, including a primary school, a public hotel, and various sporting facilities. Historically significant as a major junction on the regional railway network, Stockinbingal retains a distinct architectural heritage from its establishment in the late 19th century. Many of its original commercial and residential structures remain well-preserved, reflecting its past importance as a transport and trade nexus for the surrounding wheat-growing districts. The village remains a recognized waypoint for travelers exploring the heritage-rich corridors of the Riverina and South West Slopes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 347 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.