Black Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
78 recorded in this period, compared with 53 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Black Hill
Black Hill is a semi-rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Cessnock City Council local government area and the 2322 postcode. Geographically positioned west of Newcastle and near the border of the City of Newcastle LGA, the area is characterized by a mix of native bushland, rural residential properties, and undulating terrain. According to the 2021 Australian census, Black Hill maintains a small population, reflecting its quiet, low-density rural-residential character.
Local life in Black Hill is defined by its rural seclusion combined with close proximity to major regional hubs. While the immediate locality has limited commercial amenities, residents rely on neighboring suburbs such as Beresfield, Thornton, and Kurri Kurri for retail, schooling, and essential services. The area's strategic location near the Hunter Expressway and the Pacific Motorway provides convenient transport links for commuters traveling toward Newcastle, Maitland, or the broader Hunter Valley.
Historically, Black Hill and the surrounding Hunter Region developed through a combination of agriculture, timber-getting, and later coal mining, which shaped much of the local economy and infrastructure. The heritage of the area is tied to the traditional custodianship of the Wonnarua people, as well as early European settlement patterns in the Hunter Valley. Today, the locality retains a quiet rural landscape while serving as a residential buffer between the expanding urban centers of the Lower Hunter.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 13 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 11 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 8 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 4 |
| Arson | 3 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 1 |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 516 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.