Dural (Singleton) 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 Dural (Singleton)
**Geography and Demographics** Dural is a rural locality situated within the Singleton Council local government area in New South Wales, sharing the 2330 postcode. Located in the pastoral and mining-rich Hunter Region, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and wide-open spaces. Due to its expansive rural nature and low population density, demographic data for Dural is generally integrated with the broader Singleton statistical area, reflecting a small, dispersed community closely tied to primary production and the regional resource sector.
**Local Life and Amenities** Life in Dural is defined by its quiet rural setting and connection to the natural landscape. Land use is primarily agricultural, featuring properties engaged in grazing and farming, alongside lifestyle acreages. While Dural itself lacks commercial hubs, residents rely on the nearby regional centre of Singleton for essential services, including secondary education, healthcare, retail shopping, and professional services. Access to the locality is provided via local rural roads connecting to major regional transport routes such as the New England Highway.
**History and Heritage** The history of Dural is rooted in the traditional custodianship of the Wonnarua people, who inhabited the Hunter Valley for thousands of years prior to European settlement. Following European arrival in the early 19th century, the region was progressively opened up for pastoralism, agriculture, and timber-getting. The heritage of Dural and the wider Singleton district is preserved through historic rural homesteads, stock routes, and cultural landscapes that reflect the area's pastoral development throughout the colonial and post-federation eras.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
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.