Upper Bingara crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 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 Upper Bingara
Upper Bingara is a rural locality situated in the Gwydir Shire of northern New South Wales, within the postcode 2404. Positioned in the New England region, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral landscapes and proximity to the Gwydir River catchment. As a sparsely populated locality, its demographics reflect a traditional agricultural community, with local land use primarily dedicated to livestock grazing and broad-acre farming.
The local lifestyle is defined by its remote, agrarian setting, with residents relying on the nearby town of Bingara for essential services, retail, and community amenities. While Upper Bingara possesses limited infrastructure, it remains connected to the broader Gwydir region via secondary road networks. Historically, the area gained prominence during the late 19th century following the discovery of gold and copper, which spurred modest settlement and mining activity. Today, the locality retains a quiet, historical character, preserving traces of its early colonial and prospecting past amidst its functional agricultural environment.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 21 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.