PHOTO: Latest data shows car theft is an increasing problem across the region. Image: Pixabay
Bourke, Walgett and Warren have more than one car theft each fortnight as new data shows the number of cars being stolen across the region has risen dramatically.
The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) revealed its latest NSW crime statistics today showing there 33 car thefts in Bourke between December 2021 and December 2022 up from the 14 car thefts the previous year.
In Walgett, car thefts jumped to 42 from 33 and Warren experienced a large increase from 14 to 40.
The latest data gives all our western plains communities a sobering report card across a range of crime categories…