Limekilns crime statistics

About Limekilns

Limekilns is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2795. The area is characterised by an undulating, semi-rural landscape typical of the region, featuring native bushland, agricultural properties, and cleared grazing land. Due to its small population and expansive rural blocks, demographic data is generally aggregated with surrounding rural districts in the Bathurst hinterland.

Local life in Limekilns is centered around primary agricultural pursuits, predominantly livestock grazing and lifestyle properties. The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and farming community, with residents relying on the nearby regional city of Bathurst for major commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Infrastructure within Limekilns itself is minimal, consisting mainly of local rural roads.

The locality derives its name from its historical association with limestone mining and lime production, which were active industries in the area during the 19th and early 20th centuries to support regional construction and agriculture. Relicts of these early industrial operations, along with historic rural homesteads, contribute to the heritage profile of the district, reflecting the broader settlement and resource-extraction history of the Bathurst goldfields and surrounding counties.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 12339
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections