Warren crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
283 recorded in this period, compared with 334 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Warren
Warren is a town situated in the Central West region of New South Wales (postcode 2824), serving as the administrative seat of the Warren Shire. Located approximately 500 kilometres northwest of Sydney, it lies on the banks of the Macquarie River within the rich agricultural plains of the Macquarie Valley. The population is predominantly rural-based, with the local economy heavily reliant on primary industries, particularly cotton production, wool, and beef cattle farming.
The town provides essential services to the surrounding district, including primary and secondary education, health facilities, and a range of local retail and sporting amenities. It functions as a service hub for the agricultural sector, supported by its position along the Oxley Highway. Residents have access to community infrastructure such as the Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre and various parks that capitalise on the town’s proximity to the Macquarie River.
Established in the mid-19th century, Warren’s development was closely tied to the expansion of pastoralism in the region. The town was gazetted in 1861, and its historical character is preserved in several notable buildings, including the former courthouse and various Victorian-era commercial structures. Throughout its history, Warren has remained a focal point for the region’s agricultural heritage, with land use reflecting the area’s long-standing connection to irrigation and broad-acre farming.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 23 | 29 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 21 | 12 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 19 | 21 |
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 38 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 19 | 9 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 18 | 20 |
| Breach bail conditions | 16 | 17 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 11 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 38 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 13 | 13 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11 | 13 |
| Other theft | 10 | 8 |
| Trespass | 9 | 11 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 9 |
| Steal from retail store | 8 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 7 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 6 | 20 |
| Other offences | 6 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,272 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.