Lyndhurst (Blayney) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lyndhurst (Blayney)
Lyndhurst is a rural village located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Blayney Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2797. Situated roughly south of the town of Blayney, the locality is characterized by an undulating landscape featuring agricultural land used predominantly for livestock grazing and cropping. The local population is small, reflecting a dispersed rural demographic typical of the region's smaller historic settlements.
The village functions primarily as a quiet residential and service hub for the surrounding farming community. Local amenities are modest, generally comprising basic community gathering spaces, while more comprehensive retail, medical, and educational services are accessed in nearby larger centres such as Blayney and Bathurst. The area is connected by regional road networks that facilitate agricultural transport and local travel.
Originally established during the 19th-century expansion of the Central Tablelands, Lyndhurst retains a strong historical character linked to early European settlement, pastoralism, and the development of regional transport routes. The locality features historic rural architecture and infrastructure remnants that reflect its origins as a nineteenth-century coaching and agricultural service stop.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
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.