Millthorpe crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
39 recorded in this period, compared with 35 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Millthorpe
Millthorpe is a historic rural village located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Blayney Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2798. Situated approximately 25 kilometres south-east of Orange and 40 kilometres west of Bathurst, the locality is positioned at an elevated plateau that experiences distinct four-season weather. According to the 2021 Australian census, Millthorpe and its surrounding district recorded a population of over 1,200 residents, maintaining a tight-knit community characteristic of regional New South Wales tablelands towns.
The village features a vibrant local economy centered around boutique tourism, agriculture, cool-climate viticulture, and artisan retail. Millthorpe's commercial strip includes cafes, restaurants, antique shops, and art galleries housed within restored 19th-century buildings. Essential community amenities include a primary school, sports grounds, a local museum, and the historic Grand Western Lodge, while the broader Blayney Shire provides wider administrative and municipal services.
Originally inhabited by the Wiradjuri people, European settlement in the area began in the 19th century, with the town initially known as Spring Grove before being renamed Millthorpe in 1885 following the arrival of the Main Western railway line. The town grew as a prosperous agricultural hub supported by wheat farming and local milling industries. Today, Millthorpe is recognized for its exceptionally well-preserved Victorian and Edwardian streetscape, leading to the entire village being listed as a heritage conservation area by the National Trust and the NSW State Heritage Register.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 0 |
| Trespass | 4 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 5 |
| Fraud | 3 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 3 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,347 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.