Abermain crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
221 recorded in this period, compared with 195 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Abermain
Abermain is a residential locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Cessnock City Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2326. Located roughly 6 kilometres east of Cessnock and about 40 kilometres west of Newcastle, it forms part of the traditional lands of the Wonnarua people. Demographically, Abermain functions primarily as a commuter suburb, housing a population consisting of families, professionals, and retirees seeking regional residential settings within proximity to the major employment hubs of the lower Hunter and Newcastle.
Local life and community amenities in Abermain are centred along its main thoroughfare, Neath Street, which provides basic commercial and retail services. The locality is supported by local educational facilities, including Abermain Public School, as well as several parks and sports reserves that cater to community recreation. For broader commercial, health, and secondary educational needs, residents rely heavily on the adjacent commercial centres of Cessnock and Kurri Kurri.
Historically, Abermain's development was deeply intertwined with the coal mining industry of the South Maitland coalfields. The town grew rapidly following the opening of the Abermain Colliery in the early 20th century, which attracted a substantial working-class population and led to the establishment of local infrastructure, miners' lodges, and commercial buildings. While large-scale underground coal extraction has since ceased in the immediate area, remnants of this industrial past remain visible in the local built environment, contributing to the heritage character of the wider Cessnock LGA.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 32 | 27 |
| Malicious damage to property | 22 | 23 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 22 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 16 | 28 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 13 | 14 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 13 | 3 |
| Arson | 12 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 11 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 11 |
| Fraud | 9 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 12 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 6 | 3 |
| Steal from retail store | 6 | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 6 |
| Trespass | 4 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,544 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.