Glen Davis crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glen Davis
Glen Davis is a remote locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the City of Lithgow local government area and bearing the postcode 2846. Nestled deep within the spectacular Capertee Valley—believed to be one of the widest canyons in the world—the area is geographically defined by towering sandstone cliffs, rugged bushland, and the Capertee River. Due to its isolated setting and challenging terrain, the locality supports a very small, dispersed population typical of rural outposts in the western Blue Mountains periphery.
Historically, Glen Davis is best known as the site of a major shale oil extraction project operating during the mid-20th century. Established in the late 1930s to bolster Australian fuel security, the town grew rapidly around the National Oil Proprietary Limited refinery, briefly hosting thousands of residents with extensive housing, schools, and civic infrastructure. However, due to high production costs, industrial disputes, and the discovery of conventional crude oil elsewhere, operations ceased in 1952, leading to the rapid abandonment of the township and the dismantling of much of its industrial plant.
Today, local life in Glen Davis is quiet and self-reliant, with very few commercial amenities remaining. The primary activities center around agriculture, conservation, and tourism, drawing visitors interested in outback history, birdwatching—particularly as the surrounding valley is a globally significant IBA (Important Bird Area) for the endangered Regent Honeyeater—and bushwalking. The landscape features prominent ruins from its industrial past, serving as tangible reminders of its unique heritage within the Greater Blue Mountains region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 106 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.