Cullen Bullen crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
29 recorded in this period, compared with 17 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cullen Bullen
Cullen Bullen is a small 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. Positioned along the Castlereagh Highway, the surrounding geography is characterized by rugged tableland terrain, native bushland, and proximity to the Wollemi National Park. According to 2021 census data, the locality supports a small population, reflecting a tight-knit rural demographic with residents largely engaged in regional industries, trades, and commuting to nearby hubs like Lithgow and Mudgee.
Local life in Cullen Bullen is quiet and community-focused, centered around rural living with limited commercial amenities. Essential services are modest, requiring residents to travel to larger neighboring towns for comprehensive shopping, healthcare, and secondary education. The locality’s natural surroundings provide opportunities for outdoor activities, while community interaction is typically anchored by local civic spaces and regional transport routes that connect the area to the broader Central West. Historically, Cullen Bullen developed as a traditional rural and resource-extraction settlement tied to the coal-mining and agricultural history of the Lithgow region. The area's heritage is linked to the expansion of New South Wales' inland rail and road networks, which facilitated the transport of local minerals and primary produce. Remnants of its industrial past remain embedded in the local identity and regional history of the greater Lithgow LGA.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 166 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.