Castle Doyle crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Castle Doyle
Castle Doyle is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Armidale Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2350. The geography is characterized by an elevated, undulating tableland landscape featuring native bushland, agricultural acreage, and scattered rural homesteads. Due to its rural nature, the population is low and dispersed, typical of the agricultural hinterlands surrounding the regional hub of Armidale.
Local life in Castle Doyle is centered around primary agricultural pursuits, predominantly grazing and livestock farming. The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and farming community, lacking significant commercial amenities or retail hubs. Residents rely heavily on nearby Armidale for essential services, including secondary education, healthcare, retail shopping, and professional services.
The history of the area is closely tied to European settlement and pastoral expansion in the New England region during the 19th century. Land use has historically been defined by sheep and cattle grazing, shaping the agrarian character that persists today. While the locality retains few prominent heritage structures open to the public, its historical significance is preserved through its enduring pastoral landscapes and long-established rural property boundaries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 150 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.