Charlton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Charlton
Charlton is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and the 2795 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land typical of the Bathurst hinterland, featuring a mix of cleared pastures and pockets of native woodland. Due to its rural nature, Charlton has a very small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary production, livestock grazing, and lifestyle farming.
As a quiet farming district, Charlton does not feature a dedicated commercial hub or heavy infrastructure, relying instead on nearby Bathurst for major retail, educational, and medical services. Local life is centered around private rural properties and community-oriented agricultural pursuits. Road access is provided by a network of rural secondary roads connecting the locality to the broader Bathurst region.
Historically, the area was developed following European settlement in the 19th century as part of the broader expansion of the Bathurst pastoral and agricultural district. The landscape retains a strong historical connection to early colonial land grants, traditional farming practices, and the gradual evolution of the Central Tablelands' rural infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 17 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.