Wilpinjong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wilpinjong
Wilpinjong is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales, within the postcode 2850. Located within the scenic Goulburn River valley, the landscape is characterized by undulating agricultural terrain and native bushland, situated between the towns of Mudgee and Ulan. The demographic profile is sparse, primarily composed of a small population associated with the local mining industry and historical farming properties.
The locality is dominated by the presence of the Wilpinjong Coal Mine, an open-cut operation that defines much of the area's modern economic activity and land use. Due to the industrial nature of the mine and the surrounding Goulburn River National Park, local amenities are minimal, with residents typically relying on the nearby regional hub of Mudgee for commerce, health services, and education. Historically, the area was settled by pastoralists in the 19th century, with the region retaining a legacy of colonial-era agricultural development that has been gradually reshaped by the expansion of large-scale resource extraction.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
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.