Mitchell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
50 recorded in this period, compared with 61 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mitchell
Mitchell is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and the 2795 postcode. The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and cleared pastures typical of the region's tablelands ecosystem. Demographically, the population is very small, consisting primarily of rural residents, acreage owners, and agricultural workers living in a dispersed settlement pattern.
As a predominantly rural area, local life and amenities in Mitchell are minimal, with residents relying heavily on the nearby regional hub of Bathurst for commercial, educational, and healthcare services. The local economy is largely tied to primary production, including grazing and agriculture. Transport connectivity is provided by local rural roads that link the locality to the Mitchell Highway, facilitating access to Bathurst and the wider Central West.
The history of Mitchell is rooted in the post-European settlement expansion of the Bathurst region, which began in the early 19th century following the crossing of the Blue Mountains. Originally traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, the area was progressively surveyed and settled for pastoral and agricultural use. While the locality contains few major commercial developments or urban centers, its landscape reflects the enduring history of European farming and land management in New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 13 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Trespass | 3 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 6 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,179 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.