Chichester crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Chichester
Chichester is a rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Dungog Shire local government area (postcode 2420). Geographically defined by its rugged terrain and proximity to the Chichester State Forest, the area is characterised by steep forested valleys and the upper reaches of the Williams River catchment. Demographically, Chichester is sparsely populated, reflecting a settlement pattern dominated by extensive agricultural holdings, conservation areas, and low-density rural-residential properties.
Local life in Chichester is closely tied to the natural environment and primary industries such as agriculture and forestry. Infrastructure and commercial amenities within the immediate locality are minimal, with residents relying on nearby service hubs like Dungog for retail, education, healthcare, and administrative needs. The area is well-known for the Chichester Dam, a major water storage facility completed in the early 20th century that supplies drinking water to the Lower Hunter region, which also serves as a regional point of interest for bushwalking, camping, and sightseeing.
Historically, the region lies within the traditional lands of the Worimi and Wonnarua Aboriginal peoples, who managed the landscape for millennia. European settlement began in the 19th century, driven by timber-getting, pastoralism, and the eventual development of water infrastructure to support the growing industrial population of the Hunter Valley. The construction of the Chichester Dam between 1915 and 1926 marked a significant phase in the locality's history, bringing permanent infrastructure and altering the local landscape to secure regional water supplies.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 25 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.