Evans Plains crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Evans Plains
Evans Plains is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and the 2795 postcode. The area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, pastoral properties, and pockets of native vegetation, typical of the greater Bathurst hinterland. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated community, with residents primarily engaged in agriculture, livestock grazing, and related rural industries, alongside a growing number of people commuting to nearby Bathurst for employment and services.
Local life in Evans Plains is quiet and community-oriented, relying heavily on the nearby regional centre of Bathurst for major commercial, educational, and healthcare amenities. The locality itself features minimal commercial infrastructure, consisting largely of scattered farmsteads and rural residential properties. Recreational activities in the area are typical of the Central Tablelands, focusing on rural living, outdoor pursuits, and community engagement centred around regional towns.
The locality holds significant historical importance, deriving its name from the explorer George Evans, who was the first European to sight the Bathurst plains in 1813. The area was subsequently settled during the early 19th century as part of the colonial expansion west of the Great Dividing Range. Numerous heritage-listed pastoral sites, historic homesteads, and early transport routes remain as remnants of its early European settlement and agricultural development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 168 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.