Lucknow crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
17 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lucknow
Lucknow is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Orange City Council local government area and carrying the postcode 2800. Located approximately 10 kilometres east of the city of Orange along the Mitchell Highway, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land and a quiet semi-rural lifestyle. While demographic data specific to the locality is minimal, the population largely consists of families and retirees who commute to nearby Orange for employment, education, and major commercial services.
Local life in Lucknow is centered around a tight-knit community with a few essential roadside amenities, including a local service station, a historic hotel, and small-scale commercial operations. The surrounding district supports agricultural pursuits such as grazing and cool-climate horticulture. For comprehensive health, educational, and retail services, residents rely on the nearby regional hub of Orange.
The locality holds significant historical and heritage importance as the site of a major late 19th-century gold rush. Gold was discovered at Lucknow in 1851, transforming the small settlement into one of the richest and most productive gold-mining districts in Australia during the 1880s and 1890s, notably at the famous D'Arcy Wentworth mine. Today, remnants of its prosperous mining era, including historic headframes, shafts, and older buildings, remain visible throughout the landscape, serving as a testament to the region's industrial past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 277 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.