Forest Grove crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Forest Grove
Forest Grove is a rural locality situated within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area in New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2795. Located in the Central Tablelands region, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and a cool temperate climate typical of the region. Due to its small population and expansive rural properties, demographic data is generally aggregated with the broader Bathurst hinterland, reflecting a low-density community primarily engaged in primary production and rural residential living.
Local life in Forest Grove is centered around quiet country living, with land use dominated by grazing, farming, and lifestyle acreage. The locality relies heavily on nearby Bathurst—located a short drive away—for major commercial, educational, and healthcare amenities, as well as employment and retail services. Road connectivity is provided via local rural routes linking back to the major transport arteries of the Central Tablelands, facilitating access to regional services while maintaining a high degree of seclusion.
European history in the Forest Grove area dates back to the early 19th-century expansion of the Bathurst district following the first crossing of the Blue Mountains. Originally established as part of the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri nation, the locality evolved through pastoral settlement and agricultural development. Today, remnants of its historical agrarian past can be seen in historic rural homesteads and agricultural infrastructure scattered throughout the landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 115 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.