Dalswinton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dalswinton
Dalswinton is a rural locality situated in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, within the Muswellbrook Shire local government area (postcode 2328). Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, pastoral properties, and proximity to the Hunter River. Due to its rural nature, Dalswinton has a very small, dispersed population, with most residents living on large rural landholdings rather than in a concentrated township.
The local economy and lifestyle are primarily centered around agriculture, specifically beef cattle grazing, horse breeding, and viticulture, which are prominent across the broader Muswellbrook region. Because of its low population density, Dalswinton lacks commercial amenities, schools, or retail services within its immediate boundaries. Residents rely on nearby service centers such as Muswellbrook and Denman for education, healthcare, employment, and everyday shopping needs.
Historically, the area was established during the 19th-century European settlement of the Hunter Valley, which rapidly transformed the traditional lands of the Wonnarua people into pastoral estates. The locality’s name reflects this British colonial heritage, drawing upon Scottish placenames common among early pastoralists in the region. While few formal historical structures remain prominent today, the cultural landscape reflects the enduring history of pastoralism and agriculture in the Upper Hunter.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 57 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.