Doctors Gap crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Doctors Gap
Doctors Gap is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the City of Lithgow local government area and the 2790 postcode. The geography is characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and cleared agricultural parcels typical of the western slopes of the Blue Mountains. Due to its remote and predominantly rural nature, the locality has a very small, dispersed population, with residents largely integrated into the broader civic and economic catchment of nearby Lithgow and surrounding villages.
The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and agricultural area with minimal commercial infrastructure. Local life is centered around rural pursuits, and residents rely on nearby Lithgow for essential services, including healthcare, education, retail, and transport connections via the Main Western railway line and major roadways. Recreational opportunities in the surrounding area are defined by the natural environment, offering access to bushwalking, outdoor exploration, and the scenic landscapes of the greater Lithgow region.
Historically, the area’s development is tied to the broader settlement of the Lithgow and Wallerawang districts during the 19th and early 20th centuries, driven by pastoralism, timber-getting, and the expansion of transport routes. While specific heritage listings within Doctors Gap itself are sparse, the locality shares the rich industrial and agricultural heritage of the City of Lithgow LGA, which transitioned from early colonial farming and coal mining to a diverse regional economy.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 25 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.