Paytens Bridge crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 23 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Paytens Bridge
Paytens Bridge is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Forbes Shire local government area and the 2871 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, fertile plains associated with the Lachlan River catchment, supporting a predominantly agricultural landscape. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily consisting of farming families and landholders engaged in broadacre cropping and livestock grazing.
Local life in Paytens Bridge is closely tied to the surrounding rural community and the nearby regional center of Forbes. The locality functions entirely as an agricultural zone, lacking commercial amenities, retail centers, or public facilities. Residents rely on Forbes for essential services, education, healthcare, and employment. The area is accessed via a network of local rural roads connecting agricultural properties to regional transport routes.
The locality derives its name from a historical river crossing and infrastructure associated with the early European settlement and agricultural development of the Forbes district. European history in the region dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by pastoral expansion, the discovery of gold in surrounding areas, and the establishment of agriculture along local waterways. While few structured heritage sites remain within the locality itself, the broader Forbes region contains numerous heritage-listed buildings and markers commemorating its pioneering past.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
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.