Charbon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Charbon
Charbon is a small rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and the 2848 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural holdings typical of the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. Due to its very small population, demographic data for Charbon is largely subsumed by the broader surrounding region, with residents primarily engaged in agriculture, local trades, and regional industry.
Local life in Charbon is quiet and rural, with residents relying on nearby larger towns such as Rylstone and Kandos for essential services, retail, schooling, and healthcare. The locality is traversed by the Castlereagh Highway and the Mudgee railway line, though passenger rail services have long been replaced by road transport. Amenities directly within Charbon are minimal, reflecting its status as a sparsely populated residential and rural district.
Historically, the development of Charbon, much like its neighbouring settlements of Rylstone and Kandos, was closely tied to the region's rich natural resources. The locality derives its name from the French word for coal, reflecting the historical presence of coal mining and the cement manufacturing industry that once flourished in the surrounding area during the 20th century. Today, remnants of this industrial heritage remain part of the region's historical landscape, alongside a transition back to a predominantly rural and pastoral focus.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 91 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.