Alectown crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
16 recorded in this period, compared with 15 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Alectown
Alectown is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Parkes Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2870. Located north of the regional center of Parkes, the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating terrain primarily dedicated to agriculture, including dryland cropping and livestock grazing. In common with many small rural localities in the region, Alectown features a sparse population dispersed across farming properties, contributing to a quiet, agrarian demographic profile.
Local life in Alectown is closely tied to the surrounding agricultural community, with residents relying on nearby Parkes for major retail, educational, healthcare, and administrative services. The locality is traversed by the Newell Highway, which facilitates transport and connectivity through the region. While Alectown itself has limited commercial amenities, community life historically centered around local agricultural pursuits and regional gatherings.
Originally established during the late 19th-century gold rush era, Alectown—like several neighboring settlements—experienced a surge in population and mining activity following the discovery of gold in the district. Over time, as alluvial and reef mining declined, the local economy shifted away from mineral extraction to firmly establish itself as an agricultural area. Remnants of its past remain part of the historical fabric of the Parkes Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 151 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.