Trangie crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
93 recorded in this period, compared with 115 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Trangie
Trangie is a rural locality situated in the Orana region of New South Wales, located approximately 45 kilometers northwest of Narromine and 75 kilometers northwest of Dubbo. It holds the postcode 2823 and is positioned within the Narromine Shire Council area. The township is set within a productive agricultural district focused primarily on broad-acre cropping, particularly wheat and cotton. As of the 2021 Census, Trangie recorded a population of approximately 1,100 residents, reflecting the demographic profile of a small service center that supports the surrounding farming community.
The town features essential amenities including a primary school, a local hotel, sports facilities, and various community services designed to cater to the local population. It is notably served by the Main Western railway line, though it primarily relies on road transport via the Mitchell Highway for regional connectivity. The locality is perhaps best recognized for the nearby Trangie Agricultural Research Centre, a significant facility established by the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, which specializes in research related to sustainable irrigation and cropping systems.
Trangie’s history is intrinsically linked to the expansion of the rail network in the late 19th century, with the townsite officially surveyed in 1892 to support the growing pastoral industry. The region was originally inhabited by the Wiradjuri people, and European settlement was driven by the potential for grazing and wheat cultivation. Over the decades, the township has maintained its identity as a quintessential rural hub, preserving elements of its early colonial architecture and heritage within the town center while transitioning its economic base to modern, large-scale agricultural practices.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 17 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 18 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 9 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 13 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 2 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 5 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 3 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences | 2 | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 6 |
| Trespass | 2 | 3 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,073 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.