Kanimbla crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Kanimbla
Kanimbla is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the City of Lithgow local government area and bearing the postcode 2790. Geographically defined largely by the prominent Kanimbla Valley, the area is characterized by rugged sandstone escarpments, cleared agricultural grazing land, and native bushland bordering the Blue Mountains. Demographically, Kanimbla is sparsely populated, consisting primarily of acreage properties, farming homesteads, and rural-residential estates, with residents relying heavily on nearby townships for comprehensive services.
Local life in Kanimbla centers around rural pursuits, agriculture, and nature-based living. Due to its tranquil, scenic setting, the locality also attracts tourism related to weekend retreats, bed-and-breakfasts, and outdoor recreation such as bushwalking and landscape photography. Day-to-day amenities, schooling, and commercial services are primarily accessed in neighboring towns such as Hartley, Blackheath, and the broader Lithgow municipality.
Historically, the Kanimbla Valley holds significance to the traditional Custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people, who utilized the fertile valley and surrounding ranges for travel and resource gathering. European settlement in the 19th century transformed the area into a pastoral district, primarily utilized for sheep and cattle grazing. The region retains a quiet historical character, reflected in its heritage rural properties and proximity to the historic transport routes that connect the Central Tablelands to the Greater Sydney region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 184 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.