Queens Pinch crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Queens Pinch
Queens Pinch is a rural locality situated within the Mid-Western Regional Council area in New South Wales, sharing the postcode 2850 with the nearby regional hub of Mudgee. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral landscapes and viticultural terrain typical of the Central Tablelands. As a sparsely populated agricultural district, it maintains a low demographic density, with residents primarily engaged in primary production, including grazing and the cultivation of wine grapes, integrated into the broader Mudgee wine region.
Life in Queens Pinch is defined by its quiet, rural character, offering proximity to the amenities of Mudgee while maintaining a secluded, residential-agricultural setting. Local infrastructure is minimal, relying on the transit corridors leading into Mudgee for commercial services, education, and healthcare. Historically, the area reflects the broader development of the Mudgee district, which saw European settlement and expansion during the 19th century following the discovery of gold and the subsequent establishment of agricultural homesteads. The locality retains a heritage consistent with the region's colonial pastoral history, marked by historic landholdings and traditional agricultural land use.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 44 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.