Aberdare crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
206 recorded in this period, compared with 207 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Aberdare
Aberdare is a small locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Cessnock City Council local government area (postcode 2325). Located just south of the Cessnock central business district, the area is characterized by a mix of residential dwellings and remnant bushland typical of the Hunter Valley foothills. As a minor suburb within the broader Cessnock urban area, Aberdare shares in the demographic characteristics of the regional coalfields, maintaining a quiet, predominantly residential character while remaining closely linked to the commercial services of nearby towns.
Local life in Aberdare is supported by the nearby amenities of Cessnock, providing residents with access to local schools, retail shopping, healthcare, and community services. While Aberdare itself has a limited commercial footprint, its proximity to the Cessnock CBD ensures that residents are within convenient reach of major supermarkets, sporting facilities, and recreational areas. The locality is primarily residential, offering a suburban lifestyle with easy access to the wider Cessnock transport network and the regional road links connecting to Maitland and Newcastle.
Historically, Aberdare shares the rich coal mining heritage of the South Maitland coalfields. The locality, along with the broader Cessnock region, experienced significant growth and development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries driven by the expansion of the local mining industry. Place names and historical markers throughout the area often reflect this industrial past, which shaped the settlement patterns and economic foundations of the Cessnock local government area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 23 | 26 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 23 | 22 |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 17 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 17 | 17 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 16 | 12 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 14 | 14 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 8 |
| Fraud | 6 | 11 |
| Other offences | 5 | 6 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 6 |
| Assault Police | 3 | 0 |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,542 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.