Fifield crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Fifield
Fifield is a rural locality and former mining settlement situated in the central west of New South Wales, within the Lachlan Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2875. Geographically, the area is characterised by dry, undulating terrain typical of the state's central plains, supporting a sparse population engaged primarily in broadacre agriculture and regional grazing. Due to its remote setting, demographic data for Fifield is amalgamated into the broader Lachlan Shire statistical region, reflecting a very small, dispersed resident population.
Local life in Fifield is quiet and self-reliant, with residents accessing essential services, health care, and retail amenities in larger nearby regional centres such as Condobolin and Parkes. The locality operates largely as a residential base for those working in local agriculture, earthmoving, or the district's remaining extractive industries. Community infrastructure is minimal, maintaining a traditional outback character typical of small settlements in the Lachlan Shire.
Historically, Fifield emerged in the late 19th century as a significant mining district, known particularly for its rich deposits of gold, copper, and platinum. During its peak, the settlement supported a thriving population of miners and prospectors, with remnants of historic workings still visible in the surrounding landscape. Today, the locality's heritage is defined by its mining past, which forms an important part of the Lachlan region's historical narrative.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 128 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.