Cassilis crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 recorded in this period, compared with 21 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cassilis
Cassilis is a small rural locality situated in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, within the postcode 2329 and the Upper Hunter Shire local government area. Located approximately 35 kilometres north-west of Merriwa along the Golden Highway, the surrounding landscape is predominantly defined by undulating pastoral country, agricultural land, and native bushland. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and primarily dispersed across surrounding grazing properties and farms.
Local life in Cassilis is quiet and centered around primary agricultural pursuits, particularly sheep and cattle grazing. Amenities within the immediate locality are minimal, with residents relying on nearby regional service hubs such as Merriwa, Coolah, and Muswellbrook for commercial, educational, and medical services. The locality functions largely as a close-knit rural community connected by the regional road network.
Historically, the Cassilis district was originally inhabited by traditional Aboriginal custodians before European exploration and settlement in the early 19th century. The area developed significantly during the colonial era as a pastoral frontier, with several historic homesteads and remnants of early European settlement remaining in the wider region. Today, the locality retains a strong sense of its rural heritage, characterized by historic pastoral runs and landscape features that reflect the early agricultural expansion of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Manslaughter | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 278 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.