Arkell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Arkell
Arkell is a rural locality in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and the 2795 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, typical of the broader Bathurst hinterland, featuring a mix of cleared pastures and native bushland. Due to its small geographical footprint and rural nature, population figures for Arkell are very low, with residents primarily dispersed across large agricultural properties and rural-residential holdings.
Local life in Arkell is defined by a quiet, country lifestyle centred around primary production, including livestock grazing and mixed farming. The locality does not possess its own commercial amenities, retail centres, or schools; instead, residents rely on the nearby regional centre of Bathurst for employment, education, healthcare, and shopping services. Transport connectivity is provided by local rural roads linking into the broader Bathurst road network.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century following European settlement and the expansion of the pastoral and agricultural industries in the Bathurst district. Land use has remained predominantly rural over generations, reflecting the agricultural heritage of the Central Tablelands. While Arkell lacks major heritage-listed architectural complexes, the cultural landscape retains historical markers of early European land grants, fencing patterns, and historic homesteads associated with the region's agricultural development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 36 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.