Arkstone 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 Arkstone
Arkstone is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Oberon Local Government Area and bearing the postcode 2795. The area is characterized by an elevated, undulating topography typical of the Great Dividing Range, featuring a mix of cleared agricultural land and native bushland. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily residing on acreage properties and working farms.
The local lifestyle is predominantly agrarian, focusing on primary industries such as livestock grazing and timber. Due to its remote setting, Arkstone lacks commercial amenities and relies on the nearby town of Oberon for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. Transport within the locality is dependent on private motor vehicles via a network of local rural roads connected to regional highways.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism and forestry across the Oberon district. The locality retains a quiet historical character, defined by its historic farming properties and remnants of early rural infrastructure. Local heritage is closely tied to the broader pioneering history of the Central Tablelands.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 24 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.