Woodstock (Cowra) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
17 recorded in this period, compared with 23 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Woodstock (Cowra)
Woodstock is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, falling under the jurisdiction of the Cowra Shire Council. Located within the 2793 postcode area, the region is characterized by undulating agricultural landscapes and pastoral plains. The population is small and dispersed, primarily composed of families and individuals engaged in primary production, including broadacre cropping and livestock grazing, which remain the economic foundations of the district.
The locality functions as a quiet residential and farming community, with social life centered around the Woodstock Memorial Hall and local sporting facilities. Essential amenities are limited, requiring residents to travel to the nearby town of Cowra for major retail, educational, and medical services. Historically, the area was settled during the 19th century as part of the broader expansion of the Lachlan Valley, and it retains a modest collection of heritage buildings and structures that reflect its agricultural origins and development as a small service point for early settlers.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 |
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.