Buchanan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
62 recorded in this period, compared with 54 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Buchanan
Buchanan is a semi-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, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, pockets of native bushland, and cleared pastoral acreage. Demographically, it is a quiet residential and agricultural community with a low population density, largely comprising acreage-style properties and rural holdings that benefit from close proximity to the regional hubs of Maitland and Cessnock.
Local life in Buchanan is defined by its peaceful, rural-residential atmosphere and privacy, with residents typically travelling to neighbouring towns for commercial, educational, and healthcare services. The locality has limited commercial amenities of its own, functioning primarily as a dormitory and agricultural area. However, its location provides convenient access to the wider Hunter Valley region, including its transport corridors, employment centres, and recreational attractions.
Historically, the broader Cessnock region developed largely around the coal mining and agricultural industries of the 19th and 20th centuries. The lands surrounding Buchanan were historically utilised for timber-getting, farming, and early transport routes connecting the Hunter Valley. While modern Buchanan has evolved primarily into a rural-residential community, it retains elements of its rural heritage through its historic land use patterns and proximity to the region's rich industrial past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 10 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 8 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 19 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 212 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.