Hampton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hampton
Hampton is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, within the City of Lithgow local government area and bearing the postcode 2790. Geographically, the area is characterized by elevated, rugged terrain, native bushland, and agricultural properties. Due to its regional and sparsely populated setting, Hampton records a very low population density, with residents primarily dispersed across large rural landholdings and farming properties.
Local life in Hampton is centered around rural primary industry, particularly grazing and agriculture, alongside small-scale tourism driven by its proximity to the Blue Mountains. Amenities within the locality itself are minimal, consisting primarily of community spaces and local roads that connect residents to larger nearby service hubs such as Lithgow, Oberon, and Bathurst. The area is largely self-reliant, depending on neighbouring towns for major retail, educational, and healthcare services.
Historically, the Hampton area developed in the 19th century alongside the expansion of transport routes connecting the Blue Mountains to the Central West of New South Wales. The locality's heritage is closely tied to early European exploration, pastoral settlement, and the construction of early coaching roads. Several historical homesteads and remnants of early rural infrastructure remain scattered throughout the district, reflecting its long history as a pastoral and transit community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 118 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.