Upper Turon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Upper Turon
Upper Turon is a rural locality situated within the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales, sharing the 2795 postcode with the nearby township of Sofala. Geographically, the area is defined by the rugged topography of the Great Dividing Range and the course of the Turon River, which flows through the region. It is a sparsely populated area characterized by agricultural land, undulating hills, and significant natural bushland. Due to its remote nature, it maintains a very low population density, with residents largely integrated into the broader social and economic framework of the surrounding Central Tablelands.
The region possesses a rich history rooted in the mid-19th-century Australian gold rushes. During the 1850s, the Turon River valley became a major site for alluvial gold mining, leading to a temporary influx of prospectors and the establishment of numerous small settlements. Today, traces of this heritage remain visible through historic diggings, relics, and the landscape’s modified topography. Modern life in Upper Turon is quiet and primary-industry focused, with residents relying on nearby towns like Sofala and Bathurst for essential services, retail, and community infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 13 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.