Laffing Waters crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Laffing Waters
Laffing Waters is a semi-rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2795. Located just northeast of the regional city of Bathurst, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, open spaces, and pockets of low-density residential development. Demographically, the population is closely tied to the broader Bathurst hub, comprising a mix of families, acreage owners, and retirees seeking a rural lifestyle within close proximity to major urban services.
Due to its proximity to Bathurst, residents of Laffing Waters rely primarily on the nearby regional center for commercial, educational, and healthcare amenities, including major supermarkets, hospitals, and tertiary education facilities like Charles Sturt University. Locally, the area functions largely as a residential and lifestyle enclave, featuring rural-residential properties and local road networks that connect the community directly to the Mitchell Highway and surrounding districts.
The history of Laffing Waters is reflective of the broader Bathurst region, which was the site of the first European settlement over the Blue Mountains following the crossing by Gregory Blaxland, William Wentworth, and William Lawson in 1813. Originally established as part of the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, the area transitioned through pastoral and agricultural land uses in the 19th and 20th centuries. While retaining much of its historic rural character, modern Laffing Waters has experienced incremental residential growth as Bathurst has expanded outward.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 98 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.