Twelve Mile crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Twelve Mile
Twelve Mile is a rural locality situated within the Dubbo Regional Council area in New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2850. Geographically, it is positioned in the Central West region of the state, characterized by undulating plains and agricultural land primarily utilized for broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated rural district, Twelve Mile functions as an extension of the wider Dubbo hinterland, with demographics consisting largely of multi-generational farming families and rural residents who maintain close ties to the regional economic hub of Dubbo.
Life in Twelve Mile is defined by its quiet, agricultural environment, with residents relying on nearby centers for essential services, retail, and education. Infrastructure within the locality is primarily limited to secondary rural roads that facilitate the transport of agricultural produce. While the area lacks significant urban amenities, it benefits from its proximity to Dubbo, which provides comprehensive health, commercial, and educational facilities. The history of Twelve Mile is rooted in the mid-19th-century expansion of pastoral settlement in the Macquarie Valley, with the locality’s name reflecting its traditional distance from the major township of Dubbo. The region’s heritage remains tied to the evolution of local farming practices and the historic development of the surrounding pastoral districts.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 4 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 25 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.