Mount Frome crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Frome
Mount Frome is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and the 2850 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, agricultural land, and native bushland typical of the slopes west of the Great Dividing Range. Demographically, Mount Frome is sparsely populated, with residents primarily residing on rural properties, farms, and acreage estates.
Local life in Mount Frome is centered around agricultural pursuits, including livestock grazing and cropping. Due to its rural nature, the locality does not feature major commercial or civic amenities; instead, residents rely on the nearby regional hub of Mudgee for essential services, secondary education, healthcare, and retail shopping. The surrounding environment provides a quiet, community-oriented lifestyle with strong ties to the wider Mid-Western region.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Wiradjuri people prior to European settlement. Following European exploration and expansion into the Cudgegong River catchment, the land was largely divided into pastoral leases and farming estates. The locality derives its name from the prominent local geographic feature, Mount Frome, and retains a quiet rural heritage reflective of the broader Central West's pastoral development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 120 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.