Aarons Pass crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Aarons Pass
Aarons Pass is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and the 2850 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural properties dedicated primarily to grazing and livestock. Due to its remote and expansive setting, the population is very small and dispersed, contributing to a quiet, rural demographic profile where residents typically travel to nearby larger service hubs for daily needs.
Local life in Aarons Pass is defined by its agricultural focus and rural isolation. There are no major commercial amenities, retail centres, or public services located directly within the locality; residents rely on nearby towns such as Mudgee and Rylstone for education, healthcare, shopping, and community infrastructure. The area is accessed via local rural roads, including Aarons Pass Road, and offers a peaceful environment dominated by primary production and nature.
The locality derives its name from the historical transport route through the area, which played a part in the region's early European settlement and exploration during the 19th century. Like much of the surrounding Mid-Western region, the land has deep Indigenous connections to local Wiradjuri people. While few historical structures remain standing as major landmarks today, the landscape itself retains the historical traces of early pastoral expansion, transport, and gold-seeking activities in the broader central-west region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 33 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.