Glen Alice crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Glen Alice
Glen Alice is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the City of Lithgow local government area and the postcode 2849. Geographically, the area is characterised by secluded valleys, rugged sandstone escarpments, and agricultural land, positioned on the fringes of the Greater Blue Mountains Area. Due to its remote setting and expansive rural properties, the population is very small, consisting primarily of farming families and landholders engaged in agricultural pursuits such as grazing.
Local life in Glen Alice is defined by its isolation, quiet rural atmosphere, and tight-knit community. Amenities within the locality itself are extremely limited, relying instead on nearby regional service centres like Rylstone and Capertee for daily shopping, schooling, and health services. The natural environment is the primary focal point for the region, offering residents and visitors opportunities for bushwalking, birdwatching, and appreciating the scenic landscapes associated with the Capertee Valley.
The history of Glen Alice is closely tied to early European settlement, pastoral expansion, and agricultural development in the 19th century. European presence in the wider Capertee Valley began as land was cleared and claimed for sheep and cattle grazing, relying on convict labour and early pastoralist families. While the locality contains few major commercial developments from its past, the landscape retains a quiet historical character reflective of early rural life in the Australian interior.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 56 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.