Avisford crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Avisford
Avisford is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and the 2850 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural properties typical of the Hargraves and Mudgee hinterlands. Due to its expansive rural nature and sparse population, the locality records a very low demographic density, with residents primarily engaged in primary production, land management, and regional trades.
Local life in Avisford is defined by its quiet, remote rural setting, with residents relying on nearby service hubs such as Hargraves and Mudgee for commerce, education, healthcare, and community infrastructure. The locality lacks dedicated commercial amenities, functioning instead as a private residential and agricultural landscape. Outdoor recreation and land-based activities form the primary lifestyle pursuits for the local population.
Historically, Avisford and the surrounding district developed in the 19th century alongside the Central Western New South Wales gold rushes and the subsequent expansion of pastoral leases. The broader region contains scattered heritage sites and remnants reflecting early European exploration, alluvial gold mining, and pioneering settlement. Place names and landscape features in the area continue to bear witness to this mid-to-late 19th-century history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 45 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.