Clarence crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Clarence
Clarence is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the City of Lithgow local government area and bearing the postcode 2790. Geographically, the area is characterized by rugged sandstone terrain, dense eucalyptus forests, and deep valleys associated with the Blue Mountains and Great Dividing Range. Due to its terrain and rural classification, Clarence has a very small, dispersed population, with residents largely occupying acreage or rural holdings rather than a concentrated township.
Local life in Clarence is defined by its quiet, bushland setting and proximity to natural amenities. The locality is traversed by the Bells Line of Road and the Main Western railway line, providing vital transport links between the Greater Sydney region and the Central West. While Clarence lacks commercial hubs or extensive local retail infrastructure, residents rely on nearby Lithgow for major services, employment, education, and healthcare. Outdoor recreation is a primary focus for the area, which serves as a gateway to surrounding state forests and national parks utilized for bushwalking, four-wheel driving, and nature observation.
Historically, the area's development was closely tied to the expansion of transport infrastructure and resource extraction in the Blue Mountains. The most significant historical landmark in the locality is the historic Clarence railway station site and the surrounding zig-zag rail engineering feats, which were pivotal in overcoming the steep descent of the Blue Mountains escarpment during the 19th century. Today, heritage tourism and railway history remain key points of interest for visitors traveling through the region, alongside remnants of early timber-cutting and coal-mining industries that shaped the early settlement of the Lithgow LGA.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 200 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.