Kentucky crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 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 Kentucky
Kentucky is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Uralla Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2354. Located approximately 490 kilometres north of Sydney, the area is characterized by an elevated tablelands landscape featuring undulating hills and agricultural properties. Due to its regional setting, the population is small and primarily dispersed across rural holdings, with residents largely participating in the surrounding agricultural economy.
The local economy and community life in Kentucky are predominantly centered around primary production, particularly sheep grazing, wool growing, and increasingly, cool-climate horticulture and viticulture, notably apples and stone fruit. The locality acts as a quiet rural community with basic local amenities, relying on nearby larger service centers like Uralla and Armidale for extensive commercial, educational, and medical infrastructure.
Historically, the area was developed during the 19th century as part of the broader European expansion into the New England district for pastoral pursuits. The locality's heritage is closely tied to the pastoral history of the region and the construction of the Main Northern railway line, which historically supported the transport of local agricultural produce to markets.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 179 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.