South Bowenfels crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
43 recorded in this period, compared with 39 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About South Bowenfels
South Bowenfels is a semi-rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, falling within the City of Lithgow Local Government Area (postcode 2790). Geographically, it is positioned southeast of the Lithgow township, characterized by undulating terrain and proximity to the Blue Mountains range. Demographically, the area functions as a residential and lifestyle buffer, hosting a modest population that integrates rural property living with easy access to the regional service hub of Lithgow.
The locality offers a quiet, community-oriented environment, with land use primarily divided between residential acreage and small-scale agricultural holdings. While South Bowenfels lacks a large commercial center, residents rely on nearby Lithgow for essential amenities, schooling, and healthcare services. Historically, the area is deeply intertwined with the development of the Lithgow Valley, having served as a site for early European expansion linked to the region’s coal mining and pastoral industries. Its heritage is preserved through various historic sites and homesteads that reflect the mid-19th-century colonial settlement patterns of the Hartley and Bowenfels districts.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 8 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,326 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.