Dargan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dargan
Dargan is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the City of Lithgow local government area (postcode 2786). Located along the Bells Line of Road, the area is characterized by rugged, mountainous terrain, steep sandstone escarpments, and dense eucalypt forests. Due to its remote and heavily vegetated setting, the population is very small and dispersed, consisting largely of rural-residential properties and agricultural holdings.
Local life in Dargan is quiet and heavily oriented around nature, leveraging its proximity to Wollemi National Park. Amenities within the locality itself are minimal, with residents relying on neighboring towns such as Lithgow, Bell, and Mount Victoria for commercial, educational, and healthcare services. The regional economy is primarily tied to tourism, small-scale horticulture, and forestry, with the Bells Line of Road serving as a vital transport corridor connecting the Central West to the Sydney basin.
Historically, the area's development was closely tied to the expansion of transport routes and resource extraction across the region. Originally inhabited by the Gundungurra and Wiradjuri people, the European history was shaped by the construction of early roads and the expansion of the Main Western railway line nearby. Dargan has experienced the environmental impacts typical of the area, notably bushfires, which have periodically shaped its landscape and community resilience.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 83 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.