Mount Arthur crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Arthur
Mount Arthur is a rural locality situated in the central west of New South Wales, within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area and the 2820 postcode. The landscape is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bush reserves, and the prominent topographical feature from which the area derives its name. Due to its expansive rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily residing in scattered farmsteads rather than a distinct urban township.
The local economy is predominantly driven by primary production, including dryland cropping and livestock grazing. Residents in Mount Arthur rely heavily on nearby service centres, principally the regional city of Dubbo, for major commercial retail, specialized healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. Basic community infrastructure within the locality is limited, though the area is connected by a network of rural roads facilitating agricultural transport and local transit.
Historically, the region developed in the 19th century alongside the broader pastoral expansion of the central west of New South Wales. Land use has transitioned from early exploratory pastoral runs to established agricultural holdings. The locality's heritage is closely tied to traditional Australian rural history, reflecting the patterns of European settlement, land clearing, and the evolution of modern farming practices in the Orana region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 109 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.