The Hatch 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 The Hatch
The Hatch is a locality situated within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. It is a predominantly rural and semi-rural area characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and cleared agricultural paddocks. Positioned inland from the coastal tourism hubs, the region shares a postcode (2444) with surrounding areas such as Port Macquarie and Thrumster. Due to its sparsely populated nature, The Hatch exhibits low residential density, functioning primarily as a quiet residential and hobby-farming fringe for the broader Hastings region.
Life in The Hatch is defined by its rural character, offering limited local amenities, which necessitates travel to nearby urban centers like Port Macquarie for retail, health, and educational services. The area lacks a significant commercial hub, with land use largely dedicated to private acreage and small-scale primary production. Historically, the locality evolved from early agricultural expansion in the Hastings Valley, where land clearing and timber harvesting supported the growth of the colonial settlement. While few prominent historical structures remain, the area retains its heritage as part of the traditional lands of the Birpai people, whose cultural connection to the region predates European arrival.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 4 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 44 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.