Warroo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Warroo
Warroo is a rural locality situated within the Forbes Shire in the Central West region of New South Wales, sharing the postcode 2871 with surrounding agricultural districts. The landscape is defined by its flat to undulating topography, characteristic of the Lachlan Valley, which supports broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated agricultural area, demographic data reflects a small, dispersed community primarily engaged in primary industry, with no significant urban center located within its immediate borders.
The locality functions as a quiet residential and farming district, with local life centered around private property management and community engagement in nearby Forbes. Public amenities and essential services are concentrated in the Forbes township, which serves as the administrative and commercial hub for the region. While Warroo lacks independent retail or educational facilities, the area is connected by a network of rural roads that facilitate the transport of agricultural produce and access to wider regional services.
Historically, the development of Warroo aligns with the nineteenth-century expansion of settlement in the Lachlan River basin. The area’s heritage is rooted in the establishment of early pastoral runs and family-owned farms, which were pivotal to the region’s economic growth following the discovery of gold in the mid-1800s. Today, the locality maintains its traditional rural character, with its history preserved primarily through long-standing farming legacies and the agrarian landscape that has defined the region for generations.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 123 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.