Orton Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 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 Orton Park
Orton Park is a semi-rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and the 2795 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, open spaces, and pockets of native bushland, sitting on the outskirts of the regional city of Bathurst. Due to its rural-residential nature, the population consists primarily of families and landholders seeking acreage living while remaining close to major regional infrastructure.
Residents of Orton Park rely heavily on nearby Bathurst for essential services, employment, education, and commercial amenities. The locality itself is predominantly residential and agricultural, featuring large rural properties and modern acreage estates rather than local retail or commercial hubs. Transport connections are maintained via local road networks linking directly into the Bathurst urban area, providing straightforward access to health services, secondary and tertiary educational institutions, and transport links to Sydney.
Historically, the area developed in conjunction with the broader settlement and agricultural expansion of the Bathurst district, one of Australia’s oldest European inland regions. The land has traditionally been used for pastoral and agricultural pursuits, reflecting the heritage of early colonial farming in the Central West. Over time, parts of the locality have transitioned from large-scale farming tracts into rural-residential lifestyle properties, blending the region's agricultural past with contemporary residential growth.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 38 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.