Kains Flat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kains Flat
Kains Flat is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2850 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land and bushland typical of the Central West slopes. Due to its rural nature, Kains Flat has a very small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary production, such as grazing and farming.
Local life in Kains Flat is centered around rural living and agricultural pursuits, with residents relying on nearby towns like Mudgee for major commercial services, healthcare, education, and employment. The locality lacks significant commercial amenities, functioning instead as a quiet residential and farming community connected by local council-maintained roadways.
Historically, the region developed alongside the broader expansion of the Central West of New South Wales during the 19th century, driven by European settlement, pastoralism, and the region's proximity to regional gold rushes. While specific built heritage landmarks of state significance are limited within the immediate locality, the landscape retains traces of early agricultural infrastructure and European exploration history characteristic of the Mid-Western region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 219 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.