Raglan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
68 recorded in this period, compared with 35 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Raglan
Raglan is a rural-residential locality situated in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, falling under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bathurst Regional Council. Located approximately 8 kilometres east of the Bathurst central business district, the area is characterised by its proximity to the Great Western Highway, which serves as a primary transit corridor. Demographically, the locality serves as a commuter settlement for Bathurst, housing a population that balances agricultural traditions with modern residential development.
The community is anchored by local amenities, including a primary school and several small-scale businesses that cater to the needs of its residents. The landscape is dominated by undulating pastoral land, reflecting the broader regional economy’s historical reliance on agriculture and livestock. In terms of heritage, Raglan developed alongside the expansion of the western railway line and early road infrastructure from Sydney to the interior, resulting in a landscape dotted with early 20th-century dwellings and structures that mirror the settlement patterns of the surrounding Bathurst region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 0 |
| Fraud | 6 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Trespass | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,272 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.