Yetholme crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yetholme
Yetholme is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Bathurst Regional Council area (postcode 2795). Positioned along the Great Western Highway between Bathurst and Lithgow, the area is characterized by its high elevation, undulating topography, and cool-climate landscape. The population is small and primarily dispersed across agricultural properties, with residents largely integrated into the broader socioeconomic sphere of the nearby regional hub of Bathurst.
The history of Yetholme is closely tied to the colonial development of the Blue Mountains and the inland expansion of the colony. Established as a stopping point for travelers and transport along the main route west, the area’s early development was driven by agriculture and grazing. Today, the locality retains a quiet, pastoral character. While amenities within the immediate vicinity are limited, the community benefits from its proximity to Bathurst, which provides comprehensive educational, medical, and commercial services.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 241 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.