Sodwalls crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Sodwalls
Sodwalls is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, within the City of Lithgow local government area and the postcode 2790. Geographically, it is characterized by undulating, elevated terrain typical of the Great Dividing Range, positioned between the regional centres of Lithgow and Tarana. The area maintains a low population density, with demographics primarily consisting of agricultural landholders and residents seeking a rural lifestyle. Land use is predominantly agricultural, focusing on livestock grazing and small-scale pastoral activities.
The locality is primarily residential and agricultural, with minimal commercial infrastructure, relying on the nearby town of Lithgow for essential services, secondary education, and healthcare. Local life is defined by its quiet, semi-remote character and connectivity via local arterial roads that traverse the picturesque landscapes of the Blue Mountains and Central Tablelands region. The area serves as a transit point within the broader rural transport network, maintaining historical links to the development of the region's rail and road corridors.
Historically, Sodwalls developed as part of the inland expansion beyond the Blue Mountains during the 19th century. The locality shares the heritage of the broader Lithgow region, which was significantly influenced by coal mining, agriculture, and the construction of the Great Western Railway. While little of the original pioneering infrastructure remains as a formal landmark, the area reflects the historical patterns of European settlement and land clearing that defined the expansion of the western plains of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 94 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.