Rawsonville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 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 Rawsonville
Rawsonville is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, falling within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area and the 2830 postcode. Positioned to the west of the regional hub of Dubbo, the landscape is defined primarily by agricultural land use, including grazing and cropping, situated along the Macquarie River catchment. As a sparsely populated rural district, the area maintains a low demographic density, functioning as an extension of the broader Dubbo agricultural periphery.
Local life in Rawsonville is characterized by a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere centered on primary production and private landholdings. Amenities are limited within the locality itself, with residents relying on the nearby city of Dubbo for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. Infrastructure in the area is predominantly rural, consisting of local roads that provide connectivity to the Mitchell Highway and surrounding townships.
The history of Rawsonville is closely tied to the colonial expansion of the Macquarie Valley during the 19th century. Like much of the surrounding region, the locality was established to support early pastoral activities and river-based settlement. While it lacks significant urban heritage sites, the area retains the character of a historic agricultural corridor, reflecting the developmental patterns of the Dubbo plains. Over time, the locality has remained focused on its traditional rural heritage, with few large-scale shifts in land use or industrialization.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 66 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.