Forest Reefs crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Forest Reefs
Forest Reefs is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Blayney Shire local government area and carrying the postcode 2798. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land typical of the Central Tablelands, supporting a small, dispersed population engaged primarily in farming and local rural industries.
Local life in Forest Reefs is quiet and community-focused, relying on the surrounding region for major commercial and social services. While the locality itself maintains a deeply rural character with few local businesses, residents access primary amenities, schooling, and retail services in nearby towns such as Blayney, Orange, and Millthorpe.
The area holds a rich history tied to the 19th-century Australian gold rushes. Originally established as a thriving gold-mining settlement following discoveries in the 1860s and 1870s, Forest Reefs supported a much larger population during its peak. Today, remnants of its historical past are preserved in the surrounding landscape and local heritage sites, marking its transition from a bustling mining hub to a peaceful farming community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 537 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.