Kingsgate crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kingsgate
Kingsgate is a rural locality in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Glen Innes Severn local government area and bearing the postcode 2370. The geography of the area is characterized by undulating tableland terrain, native bushland, and cleared agricultural properties typical of the New England region. Due to its remote and predominantly rural nature, Kingsgate has a very small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary industries and rural lifestyle land uses.
Local life in Kingsgate is quiet and self-reliant, with residents accessing commercial, educational, and medical services in the nearby regional town of Glen Innes. The locality lacks dedicated retail or civic amenities, functioning instead as a private residential and agricultural zone. Outdoor activities such as fossicking, bushwalking, and property management define the daily environment for the local community.
Historically, Kingsgate is best known for its significant mineral wealth, particularly its rich deposits of bismuth, molybdenite, and quartz, which drew mining interest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The area features the remnants of historical mining operations that contributed to the early industrial development of the broader New England mineral fields. Heritage elements in the locality are largely tied to these historical mining sites and early pastoral leases that shaped the settlement of the region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5 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.