Camboon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 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 Camboon
Camboon is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2849 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land typical of the Central Tablelands and Western Slopes regions. Due to its expansive rural layout, Camboon has a very low population density, with residents primarily residing on dispersed rural properties and working in broadacre farming and livestock grazing.
As a remote agricultural community, Camboon has minimal local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby towns such as Mudgee or Rylstone for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Local infrastructure is largely restricted to rural roads that connect primary producers to regional transport networks. The lifestyle is defined by quiet country living centered on primary industry and self-sufficiency.
Historically, the locality developed alongside the broader expansion of European settlement in the Central West, driven by pastoralism and agriculture. While it lacks major urban historical sites, the region retains a quiet heritage reflecting the traditional agrarian practices of New South Wales. Land use has remained predominantly rural over generations, preserving the historical landscape of the area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 58 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.