Walmer crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 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 Walmer
Walmer is a rural locality situated within the Dubbo Regional Council area in the Central West region of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2820. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating plains and agricultural landscapes typical of the Macquarie Valley. As a sparsely populated rural district, it maintains a low population density, with land use primarily focused on broadacre cropping and livestock grazing.
Local life in Walmer is defined by its agrarian character, with residents relying on the nearby regional city of Dubbo for essential services, retail, and infrastructure. The locality lacks a central commercial village, functioning instead as a dispersed community connected by local road networks. Historical records indicate that the region was developed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as European settlement expanded inland, with its heritage intrinsically linked to the development of the pastoral and wheat-growing industries that continue to underpin the regional economy.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 52 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.