Canadian Lead crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Canadian Lead
Canadian Lead 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 characterized by undulating terrain typical of the region's pastoral and historic gold-mining districts. The population is small and dispersed, reflecting a quiet rural lifestyle centered primarily on surrounding agricultural enterprises and rural residential properties.
Local life and amenities in Canadian Lead are minimal, with residents relying on the nearby regional hub of Mudgee for commercial services, healthcare, education, and employment. The local economy is tied to broader regional industries, including agriculture and viticulture. The area offers a secluded rural environment with access to the natural landscapes and recreational opportunities of the wider Mid-Western region.
The locality's history is deeply connected to the 19th-century Australian gold rushes. Canadian Lead emerged as a prominent goldfield in the 1870s, named after the Canadian miners who were among the prospectors drawn to the rich alluvial and deep-lead deposits in the area. While the peak mining era subsided long ago, remnants of its historical past remain visible in the surrounding landscape, marking its contribution to the settlement and development of the central-west region of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 19 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.