Hill End crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 15 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hill End
Hill End is a historic locality situated within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area in New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2850. Geographically, it is nestled within rugged, undulating ranges west of Bathurst, characterized by dry sclerophyll forest and historic goldfields. Demographically, Hill End is a small rural community with a low permanent population, supplemented significantly by heritage tourists and visitors seeking a remote, off-the-grid lifestyle.
Local life in Hill End is quiet and centered around tourism, heritage conservation, and the arts. Amenities within the locality are modest, catering to travelers and residents with a general store, a historic pub, and accommodation options ranging from camping to restored heritage cottages. The community is supported by basic civic infrastructure, while more extensive commercial, educational, and medical services are accessed in nearby regional centers like Bathurst and Mudgee.
Hill End is best known as a remarkably well-preserved 19th-century gold rush town. Following the discovery of gold in the region in the 1850s, the town experienced a massive economic boom, famously becoming home to the "Holtermann Nugget"—the largest single mass of reef gold ever found—in 1872. Unlike many transient mining settlements, Hill End's urban landscape was largely frozen in time. Today, the entire village is managed as a historic site, featuring authentic weatherboard buildings, old mine sites, and the renowned Hill End Historic Site.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 111 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.