Linburn crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 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 Linburn
Linburn is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2850 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land typical of the Central Tablelands and Western Slopes transition zones. Due to its expansive rural nature, Linburn has a very low population density, with residents primarily dispersed across large agricultural landholdings and farmsteads rather than a concentrated township.
As a predominantly agricultural district, local life in Linburn revolves around primary production, including livestock grazing and broadacre cropping. The locality has limited commercial and civic amenities, relying instead on nearby regional service hubs such as Mudgee for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Transport links consist of a network of secondary and unsealed rural roads connecting local properties to the broader regional highway network.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism and agriculture following the opening up of the Central West region. While Linburn lacks major commercial urban heritage sites, the cultural landscape reflects historical farming practices, early land grants, and the gradual evolution of rural infrastructure in the Mid-Western region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 59 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.