Newbridge crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Newbridge
Newbridge is a small rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Blayney Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2795. Located approximately 25 kilometres south-west of Bathurst, the area is characterized by an undulating tablelands landscape featuring agricultural holdings, native bushland, and a cool temperate climate. As a predominantly rural community, Newbridge records a small population, with the majority of residents dispersed across surrounding farming properties or residing within the historic village township.
The locality functions as a quiet residential and agricultural community, with local life centered around traditional rural pursuits such as livestock grazing and cropping. Village amenities are modest, reflecting its small size, though it maintains connections to larger nearby regional hubs like Bathurst, Blayney, and Orange for broader commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Transport connectivity is supported by local road networks and the Main Western railway line, which passes through the area.
Established in the 19th century, Newbridge grew alongside the expansion of the Main Western railway, serving as a transport and service point for the surrounding pastoral district. The village retains much of its historic character through surviving 19th-century architecture and infrastructure remnants linked to its early railway and agricultural heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 223 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.