Bowenfels crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
366 recorded in this period, compared with 471 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bowenfels
Bowenfels is a locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the City of Lithgow local government area and bearing the postcode 2790. Lying just west of the Blue Mountains, the area is characterized by a mix of elevated terrain, rural properties, and residential pockets adjacent to the regional hub of Lithgow. While exact demographic figures fluctuate, the population largely consists of families and retirees seeking a regional lifestyle within commuting distance of larger centers.
Local life in Bowenfels is defined by its quiet, semi-rural character and close ties to neighboring Lithgow for major commercial, educational, and healthcare services. The locality is traversed by major transport routes, including the Great Western Highway, facilitating road connectivity across the Blue Mountains toward Sydney and westward into the Central West. Local amenities within the broader area include parks, community facilities, and recreational spaces that support outdoor activities.
Historically, Bowenfels and its surrounding region played a significant role in the early European settlement and industrial development of New South Wales, particularly relating to transport, coal mining, and pastoral expansion. The area contains several heritage-listed sites and historic structures that reflect its 19th-century origins as an early staging point and agricultural community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 54 | 45 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 47 | 58 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 41 | 43 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 29 | 56 |
| Steal from dwelling | 25 | 17 |
| Fraud | 17 | 12 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 17 | 15 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 16 | 18 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 15 | 24 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 15 | 11 |
| Breach bail conditions | 14 | 34 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 20 |
| Other theft | 9 | 15 |
| Trespass | 9 | 9 |
| Other offences | 7 | 10 |
| Arson | 6 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 4 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 14 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,049 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.