Lewis Ponds crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lewis Ponds
Lewis Ponds is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Cabonne Council local government area and the 2800 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain typical of the tablelands surrounding Orange, featuring agricultural land interspersed with native bushland and watercourses bearing the same name. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily consisting of residents engaged in primary production, agriculture, and lifestyle properties.
Local life in Lewis Ponds is quiet and community-focused, relying heavily on the nearby regional city of Orange for major commercial services, secondary education, healthcare, and employment. Amenities within the locality itself are minimal, typical of small rural communities in the Cabonne shire. Residents access local infrastructure through regional road networks connecting to Orange and surrounding villages, supporting agricultural pursuits such as grazing and horticulture.
Historically, Lewis Ponds has strong ties to the nineteenth-century gold rushes and mining developments of the Central West. The area was the site of historical mining operations, including copper and gold extraction at various workings that dotted the Lewis Ponds and Lewis Ponds Creek area during the late 1800s. Relics of this mining heritage, along with historical pastoral properties, contribute to the rural character of the locality today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 127 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.