Lidster crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 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 Lidster
Lidster is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Cabonne Shire local government area and the 2800 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural lands typical of the region, positioned between the regional centres of Orange and Molong. Due to its rural classification, Lidster has a small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary production, including horticulture, viticulture, and grazing.
The locality functions as a quiet farming community with limited commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby Orange and Molong for major retail, healthcare, educational, and professional services. Local infrastructure consists primarily of rural residential properties, farm holdings, and connecting country roads. The surrounding landscape contributes to the region's broader agricultural economy, benefiting from the fertile volcanic soils and temperate climate associated with the Orange viticultural and agricultural district.
European settlement in the Lidster area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of agriculture and pastoralism in the Central West. Like much of the Cabonne Shire, the locality's history is tied to the establishment of early land grants, farming estates, and the development of regional transport routes. While it lacks a distinct commercial township center, Lidster retains historical significance through its long-standing farming families and enduring rural heritage within the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 301 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.