Stroud crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
27 recorded in this period, compared with 56 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Stroud
Stroud (postcode 2425) is a historic township situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, located approximately 200 kilometres north of Sydney within the Mid-Coast Council local government area. Nestled in the valley of the Karuah River, the town is characterised by its rural setting and undulating pastoral landscape. As of the 2021 Census, the locality maintains a modest population, functioning primarily as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural district, which is noted for its cattle grazing and diverse primary production.
The town serves as a community hub, offering essential amenities including a local primary school, a police station, sports facilities, and a range of local businesses along its main thoroughfare. Stroud is culturally recognised for its well-preserved colonial architecture and maintains a strong local identity tied to its heritage. It is best known for hosting the annual Stroud International Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Contest, a distinctive community event that attracts visitors to the area.
Founded in 1826, Stroud was established as the headquarters for the Australian Agricultural Company, which sought to develop the region for wool production. The town retains a high concentration of heritage-listed sites, including the Stroud House, the Silo, and the historic Stroud Presbyterian Church. These remnants of the early 19th-century colonial period are significant to the region’s history, as the town was one of the first inland settlements developed by the company in the colony of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 10 |
| Fraud | 3 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 3 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 988 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.