Brunkerville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Brunkerville
Brunkerville is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Cessnock City Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2323. Geographically positioned near the foothills of the Watagans National Park, the area is characterized by a predominantly rural landscape featuring forested terrain, cleared agricultural plots, and acreage properties. Demographically, Brunkerville is a small, sparsely populated community whose residents largely consist of families and retirees seeking a quiet country lifestyle within commuting distance of regional employment hubs.
Local life in Brunkerville is quiet and self-reliant, with amenities heavily centered on the surrounding natural environment and outdoor recreation. The locality serves primarily as a residential and agricultural base, lacking a major commercial center of its own. For retail, secondary education, health services, and professional amenities, residents typically travel to nearby townships such as Weston, Kurri Kurri, or the broader Cessnock area. Access to the locality is primarily facilitated by local rural roads connecting to major regional transport corridors.
Historically, the broader region developed through a combination of timber-getting, agriculture, and coal mining associated with the South Maitland coalfields. The traditional custodians of the land surrounding the Watagans and lower Hunter Valley are the Wonnarua people. Over time, European settlement shifted the local land use from forestry and subsistence farming toward rural-residential living, while preserving much of the natural bushland and historical character that defines the modern locality.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 3 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 216 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.