Hermitage Flat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 19 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hermitage Flat
Hermitage Flat is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the City of Lithgow local government area and the 2790 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and cleared agricultural parcels typical of the rugged country surrounding the western Blue Mountains. Due to its small geographic footprint and remote setting, the locality has a sparse population, with residents largely integrated into the broader demographic and economic patterns of the Lithgow LGA.
The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and agricultural rural enclave, with limited local commercial amenities. Residents rely on nearby urban centres such as Lithgow for essential services, including schooling, healthcare, retail, and employment. The surrounding natural environment supports outdoor pursuits, while local roads provide connections to the region's main transport routes.
Historically, the development of Hermitage Flat is closely tied to the broader expansion of the Lithgow region, which grew through coal mining, shale oil extraction, agriculture, and railway infrastructure in the 19th and 20th centuries. While retaining a largely rural and undeveloped character, the area reflects the historical settlement patterns of the Blue Mountains and Central Tablelands, where pockets of land were cleared for primary production and transport linkages supporting the industrial expansion of the wider Lithgow district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 2 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 8 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 323 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.