Byng crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 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 Byng
Byng is a small rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Cabonne Shire local government area and the 2800 postcode district. Located east of Orange, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land typical of the Central Tablelands, featuring mixed farming enterprises, including grazing and cropping. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, sharing close economic and social ties with the nearby regional center of Orange.
Local amenities within Byng itself are minimal, consisting primarily of rural infrastructure, local roads, and agricultural properties, with residents relying on Orange for major commercial, educational, and healthcare services. The locality is connected via local secondary roads to the Mitchell Highway, facilitating access to broader regional transport networks.
Historically, Byng was established in the 19th century during the early European settlement and agricultural expansion of the Orange district. The locality preserves elements of its colonial past through historic rural buildings and homesteads, reflecting the region's agricultural heritage and the early development of the Central Tablelands.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 52 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.