Clifton Grove crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
26 recorded in this period, compared with 29 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Clifton Grove
Clifton Grove is a semi-rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, positioned within the Cabonne Council local government area and sharing the 2800 postcode with the nearby regional city of Orange. Geographically characterized by undulating topography, native vegetation, and cleared pastoral land, the area functions primarily as a low-density residential and acreage precinct. Demographically, the population largely comprises families and retirees seeking a rural-residential lifestyle within close proximity to urban services.
Local life in Clifton Grove is defined by its quiet, spacious environment, with properties typically featuring large residential blocks or small acreage holdings. While the locality itself is primarily residential and agricultural, residents rely heavily on neighboring Orange for commercial, educational, health, and recreational amenities. Transport connectivity is maintained via local connector roads linking directly into the greater Orange infrastructure network.
Historically, the broader region developed through agricultural expansion, pastoralism, and later, the influence of regional mining and orcharding economies. The land use has progressively evolved from traditional broadacre farming and grazing to include rural-residential subdivision. Heritage elements in the area reflect the early European settlement patterns of the Central West, alongside deep connections to the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 7 |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 950 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.