Abercrombie crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
29 recorded in this period, compared with 38 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Abercrombie
Abercrombie is a semi-rural suburb and locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, located within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and the 2795 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, native bushland, and cleared agricultural parcels, situated just south of the regional city of Bathurst. Demographically, the locality features a mix of acreage residential properties, traditional farming holdings, and newer housing developments, reflecting its role as an expanding fringe residential area for the greater Bathurst workforce.
Local life in Abercrombie is defined by its quiet, semi-rural character while maintaining close proximity to the urban amenities of Bathurst. Residents rely primarily on nearby Bathurst for commercial retail, secondary education, healthcare services, and employment. The locality itself is largely residential and agricultural, with local movement facilitated by major regional arterial roads connecting the area directly to the Bathurst central business district.
The area derives its historical significance from its association with James Abercrombie, an early settler and landowner in the region, as well as the broader colonial expansion of the Bathurst district following the crossing of the Blue Mountains. While few major commercial historical sites remain within the locality itself, it sits in a region rich in colonial and Wiradjuri heritage. The broader landscape preserves traces of early pastoral settlement, land grants, and infrastructure development dating back to the 19th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 8 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 3 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,127 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.