North Yeoval 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 North Yeoval
North Yeoval is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2868. Spanning a sparsely populated agrarian landscape, the geography is characterized by undulating terrain dedicated primarily to broadacre farming, grazing, and agricultural production. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small, consisting predominantly of farming families and residents engaged in primary industries who access larger regional service hubs for major retail and administrative needs.
Local life in North Yeoval revolves heavily around the surrounding agricultural community, with residents relying on nearby towns such as Yeoval and Dubbo for essential services, education, and healthcare. Amenities directly within the locality are minimal, typical of remote farming districts, though the area is connected by a network of rural roads facilitating the transport of livestock and grain. Community cohesion is largely maintained through regional networks, local sporting clubs, and rural volunteer organizations.
Historically, the area was developed in the wake of nineteenth-century European expansion, pastoral settlement, and the broader New South Wales gold rushes that touched much of the Central West. The heritage of North Yeoval is closely tied to early land grants, clearing for agriculture, and the establishment of transport routes connecting regional pastoral runs. While few landmark historical structures remain standing in the immediate locality, the cultural landscape reflects generations of rural enterprise and Indigenous connections to the land.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 95 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.