South Bathurst crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
130 recorded in this period, compared with 143 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About South Bathurst
South Bathurst is a residential and industrial locality situated immediately south of the Bathurst central business district in New South Wales. Falling within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and the 2795 postcode, the suburb is defined by its proximity to the Macquarie River and its integration into the wider Bathurst urban grid. The demographic profile is primarily comprised of families and long-term residents, reflecting the stable, suburban nature of the township.
The area offers a mix of established residential housing, local parklands, and significant industrial zones, particularly near the rail corridor. Local amenities include proximity to primary schools, sporting facilities, and the regional railway infrastructure that historically shaped the town's development. As an older part of the city, South Bathurst serves as a key transit point connecting the urban core to the southern rural hinterlands.
Historically, South Bathurst grew in tandem with the expansion of the Great Western Railway in the late 19th century. The locality retains a heritage character defined by Victorian and Edwardian-era housing stock and industrial architecture associated with early manufacturing and transport. These structures serve as physical remnants of Bathurst’s evolution from a colonial inland settlement into a prominent regional administrative and industrial hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 18 | 22 |
| Malicious damage to property | 16 | 13 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 16 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 7 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 7 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 5 |
| Fraud | 6 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 8 |
| Trespass | 5 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 10 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 6 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,583 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.