Dark Corner crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 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 Dark Corner
Dark Corner is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the City of Lithgow local government area and the 2795 postcode. The area is characterized by an elevated, undulating landscape featuring native bushland, rugged topography, and pockets of cleared agricultural land. Due to its remote and geographically isolated setting, Dark Corner has a very small, dispersed population typical of the region's outlying rural districts.
The locality functions primarily as an agricultural and forestry area, with residential properties consisting largely of scattered rural homesteads and lifestyle blocks. There are no major commercial amenities, retail centers, or public services located directly within Dark Corner; residents rely on nearby towns such as Lithgow and Portland for everyday services, schooling, and commerce. The surrounding natural environment provides opportunities for outdoor pursuits, bushwalking, and appreciating the remote landscape of the Great Dividing Range foothills.
European history in Dark Corner dates back to the 19th century, associated with the broader settlement, mining, and timber-getting activities of the Lithgow and Portland districts. The area's evocative name reflects the deep valleys, heavy timber, and shadowed topography characteristic of the local terrain. While few formal heritage structures remain documented on a state level within the locality, the broader region retains a strong industrial and pioneering heritage connected to early New South Wales coal mining, rail transport, and pastoral expansion.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 45 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.