Branxton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
148 recorded in this period, compared with 145 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Branxton
Branxton is a historic town located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Singleton Council local government area (postcode 2335). Situated approximately 160 kilometres north-north-west of Sydney and about 45 kilometres northwest of Newcastle, the locality sits within the broader Hunter Valley wine country. At the 2021 census, Branxton recorded a population of around 1,500 residents. The surrounding geography is characterised by gently undulating plains, agricultural land, and vineyards that define the lower Hunter landscape.
The town functions as a regional residential and service hub, supported by local amenities including a commercial high street with retail shops, a public school, sporting facilities, and the historic Branxton railway station on the Main Northern line. While retaining a distinct rural-town atmosphere, Branxton has experienced growth due to its proximity to major mining operations in the Singleton and Cessnock areas, as well as the expansion of the Hunter Expressway, which improved regional connectivity.
European settlement in the area dates back to the early 19th century, with the locality originally known as 'Black Creek' before being renamed Branxton in the 1870s. The town grew as an agricultural and transport waypoint following the arrival of the Great Northern Railway in the 1850s. Branxton preserves much of its 19th-century character through several heritage-listed buildings, including historic churches, civic structures, and nineteenth-century commercial premises that reflect its origins as a colonial coaching and railway stop.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 50 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 9 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 10 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 14 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 9 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 8 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 9 |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 1 |
| Arson | 4 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 7 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 5 |
| Fraud | 3 | 10 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 8 |
| Trespass | 2 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,255 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.