Arthurville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Arthurville
Arthurville is a rural locality in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area and covered by the 2820 postcode. Located southeast of Dubbo and northwest of Wellington, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land primarily utilized for mixed farming, including cropping and livestock grazing. As a small, sparsely populated rural community, demographic data for Arthurville is largely subsumed within the broader Dubbo regional statistical area, with residents generally accessing major services, employment, and retail hubs in nearby larger towns.
Due to its small population, local life in Arthurville revolves predominantly around the surrounding agricultural community, with residents relying on neighboring regional centers for civic infrastructure, healthcare, and education. The locality does not host significant commercial amenities, functioning instead as a quiet residential and farming district. Road transport provides the primary connectivity to the rest of the Dubbo Local Government Area, linking local properties to regional arterial routes.
Historically, Arthurville developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries alongside the expansion of agriculture and pastoralism in the Central West of New South Wales. The region's heritage is closely tied to the broader exploration and settlement of the Wellington and Dubbo districts, reflecting traditional Australian rural land-use patterns. While it retains few distinct historical commercial structures, the landscape itself bears the enduring footprint of generational farming families and early regional development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 47 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.