Lidsdale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
21 recorded in this period, compared with 35 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lidsdale
Lidsdale 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. Located west of the Blue Mountains, the area is characterized by a mix of native bushland, agricultural holdings, and rugged terrain typical of the Greater Lithgow surrounds. Demographically, Lidsdale is a small, tight-knit community with a sparse population, reflecting the broader rural and semi-industrial nature of the surrounding district.
Local life in Lidsdale is quiet and primarily residential or rural-agricultural, with residents relying heavily on nearby Lithgow for major commercial, educational, and administrative services. The locality is traversed by the Castlereagh Highway, facilitating regional connectivity. While Lidsdale itself has limited commercial amenities, its residents participate in the wider Lithgow community, accessing local sporting clubs, health services, and community infrastructure within the broader local government area.
Historically, Lidsdale and the wider Lithgow region have strong connections to the coal mining, railway, and pastoral industries that drove the development of the Central Tablelands in the 19th and 20th centuries. The area's heritage is tied to the expansion of transport and resource extraction in New South Wales. Today, physical reminders of this industrial past remain scattered throughout the region, contributing to the historical landscape of the Lithgow LGA.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 7 |
| Fraud | 2 | 7 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 471 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.