Vale Of Clwydd crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
29 recorded in this period, compared with 20 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Vale Of Clwydd
Vale of Clwydd is a small locality situated within the City of Lithgow local government area in New South Wales (postcode 2790). Located on the western edge of the Blue Mountains, the area is characterized by its proximity to the Lithgow township and its mountainous, undulating topography. As a semi-rural and residential fringe area, it maintains a low population density, with residents typically accessing primary employment and essential services in the adjacent central Lithgow business district.
The area is primarily residential, offering a quiet environment that leverages its proximity to regional natural landmarks and bushland. While Vale of Clwydd lacks extensive commercial amenities of its own, it benefits from the broader infrastructure of the Lithgow region, including proximity to rail links, local schools, and healthcare facilities. The locality is historically linked to the region’s deep roots in coal mining and heavy industry, which defined the development of the Lithgow valley throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it serves as a commuter-focused residential pocket that reflects the broader post-industrial transition of the Lithgow LGA.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 5 |
| Other offences | 4 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 465 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.