Windradyne crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
126 recorded in this period, compared with 177 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Windradyne
Windradyne is a residential suburb located on the western fringe of Bathurst in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales (postcode 2795). Situated within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area, the locality is characterized by undulating terrain and primarily consists of low-density housing developments established during the late 20th century. Demographically, the area is largely composed of families and long-term residents attracted by its proximity to the Bathurst city centre and its suburban residential character.
The suburb serves as a local residential hub, featuring essential amenities such as the Westpoint Shopping Centre, which provides retail and service facilities for the surrounding community. Windradyne is well-integrated into the broader Bathurst transport network and includes local recreational spaces, such as parks and sporting fields, that cater to the suburban population. Education and broader commercial services are readily accessible in the nearby Bathurst central business district.
The suburb is named in honor of Windradyne, a prominent Wiradjuri warrior and resistance leader who played a significant role in the frontier conflicts of the 1820s. By naming the suburb after this historic figure, the region acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and the deep historical significance of the Wiradjuri people in the Bathurst area. The development of the suburb reflects the broader expansion of Bathurst as a regional residential center throughout the late 1900s.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 19 | 36 |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 14 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 20 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 12 |
| Fraud | 8 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 9 |
| Steal from retail store | 6 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 9 |
| Trespass | 4 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 7 |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 3 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,309 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.