Kings Plains (Blayney) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kings Plains (Blayney)
Kings Plains is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Blayney Shire local government area and the 2799 postcode. The area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, typical of the tablelands region, supporting livestock grazing and cropping industries. Geographically dispersed and sparsely populated, Kings Plains reflects the demographic profile of a traditional farming community, with a small resident population residing predominantly in low-density rural homesteads and farm properties.
Local life and amenities in Kings Plains are centered on primary agricultural pursuits and rural living. The locality relies heavily on nearby service hubs such as Blayney and Bathurst for commercial retail, secondary education, health services, and professional amenities. Community engagement in the area is largely tied to regional agricultural networks, local sporting clubs, and rural volunteer organizations servicing the broader Blayney local government area.
The history of Kings Plains is closely linked to the European settlement and agricultural expansion of the Central West during the nineteenth century. Originally inhabited by the Wiradjuri people, the land was progressively surveyed and occupied for pastoral leases and farming following European exploration. While the locality contains few major commercial structures, its landscape retains historical markers of early rural enterprise, including nineteenth-century homesteads, pastoral infrastructure, and historic transport routes that connected the region's agricultural output to expanding New South Wales markets.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
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.