Yeoval crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
32 recorded in this period, compared with 38 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yeoval
Yeoval is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales (postcode 2868), falling primarily within the Cabonne Shire local government area. Located approximately 40 kilometres north of Orange and 50 kilometres west of Wellington, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural landscapes dominated by livestock grazing and cereal cropping. The township and its surrounding district function as a service hub for the adjacent farming community.
The village offers essential amenities, including a primary school, a community health center, and basic retail services, while recreational facilities such as a local park and sports grounds serve as focal points for communal activity. Historically, Yeoval gained prominence as the childhood home of the Australian poet A.B. "Banjo" Paterson, a connection that remains central to its local identity. The town features heritage-listed sites and historic buildings that reflect its development as a pastoral service center following its formal establishment in the late 19th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 6 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 7 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 330 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.