Hatfield crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hatfield
Hatfield is a remote locality situated in the western region of New South Wales, within the Balranald Shire local government area (postcode 2715). Geographically, the area is characterized by arid to semi-arid plains typical of the Riverina and far-west pastoral zones, featuring sparse native vegetation adapted to low rainfall conditions. Due to the expansive and isolated nature of the landscape, the population is extremely low, primarily consisting of residents engaged in extensive broadacre agriculture, sheep grazing, and rural land management.
Local infrastructure and amenities within Hatfield are minimal, reflecting its remote classification. The locality functions principally as a pastoral district rather than a residential or commercial hub, with most community services, retail shopping, and administrative functions accessed in larger nearby regional centers such as Balranald or Ivanhoe. Transport connectivity relies on rural arterial roads traversing the Balranald local government area, serving as routes for freight, agriculture, and long-distance transit.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century as European settlers established large pastoral leases across western New South Wales. The region's history is closely tied to the expansion of the Australian wool and livestock industries, which necessitated the establishment of vast pastoral stations. While few historical structures remain prominent today, the cultural landscape retains significance connected to both early European pastoral settlement and the traditional custodianship of the indigenous peoples of the western plains.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 10 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.