Taylors Flat 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 Taylors Flat
Taylors Flat is a rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, falling within the Hilltops Council local government area. Geographically, it is characterized by undulating agricultural terrain and open grazing land typical of the district. The area maintains a low population density, with residents largely engaged in primary production, including broadacre cropping and livestock farming. The locality is serviced by the 2586 postcode, which it shares with the surrounding pastoral landscape.
Local life in Taylors Flat is defined by its agrarian character and reliance on nearby service hubs for amenities. Due to its dispersed settlement pattern, the locality lacks a centralized commercial district, with residents primarily accessing essential services, schooling, and retail facilities in larger regional centers like Boorowa. The heritage of the area is rooted in nineteenth-century European settlement, which saw the development of small-scale pastoral holdings and homesteads that remain visible in the local architectural fabric today. The locality reflects the broader historical progression of the Hilltops region, transitioning from early colonial land grants to modern, mechanized agricultural operations.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Stock theft | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 58 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.