Rye Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 28 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Rye Park
Rye Park is a rural locality (postcode 2586) situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Hilltops Council local government area. Geographically, the region is characterized by undulating pastoral landscapes and a temperate climate suitable for broad-acre farming. The population is small and dispersed, with residents primarily engaged in livestock grazing and cereal crop production.
The local community is centered on the village of Rye Park, which provides essential services including a primary school, a public hall, and a recreation ground. Life in the locality is defined by an agrarian pace, supported by proximity to the larger regional centers of Boorowa and Yass. In recent years, the area has become a focal point for renewable energy infrastructure, notably the development of the Rye Park Wind Farm. Settled in the 19th century as agricultural expansion moved inland, the locality maintains a heritage profile reflecting the history of pastoral expansion and the social structures of small farming districts.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 230 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.