Batlow crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
64 recorded in this period, compared with 86 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Batlow
Batlow is a town situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Snowy Valleys Council local government area (postcode 2730). Located approximately 480 kilometres southwest of Sydney, the locality sits at an elevation of around 775 metres on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. According to the 2021 Australian census, Batlow and its surrounding district recorded a population of approximately 1,300 residents. The geography of the region is characterised by undulating hills, rich volcanic soils, and a temperate climate that experiences distinct seasonal variations, including cold winters and warm summers.
The local economy is heavily anchored in agriculture, particularly horticulture, with Batlow widely recognised as one of Australia’s premier apple-producing regions. The town supports a range of community facilities, including local schools, medical services, sporting complexes, and retail businesses that cater to residents and seasonal agricultural workers. Tourism also plays a role in the local economy, particularly during the annual Apple Blossom Festival and through visitors exploring the surrounding Kosciuszko National Park foothills.
European settlement in the area began in the 1830s, initially driven by pastoralism before the discovery of gold in the 1850s brought a significant influx of prospectors to the region, originally known as Reedy Flat. Following the decline of the gold rush, settlers recognized the suitability of the climate and soil for fruit growing, leading to the establishment of the town's prominent orchard industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The locality maintains a distinct heritage reflecting its pioneering, mining, and agricultural past, alongside memorials of more recent challenges, including recovery efforts from the catastrophic 2019–2020 bushfires.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 14 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 12 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 6 |
| Liquor offences | 5 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences | 2 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 3 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 8 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 4 |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,270 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.