Edderton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Edderton
Edderton is a rural locality situated in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, within the Muswellbrook Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2333. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral land, agricultural holdings, and proximity to the Hunter River catchment. Due to its rural nature, Edderton has a very small, dispersed population typical of the surrounding agricultural district, with residents largely reliant on nearby larger service hubs for employment and everyday services.
The local economy and lifestyle are primarily centered around agriculture, grazing, and regional resource extraction, reflecting the broader economic drivers of the Muswellbrook local government area. Amenities within Edderton itself are extremely limited, with residents accessing retail, healthcare, and educational facilities in nearby towns such as Muswellbrook. The locality is connected via local rural roadways linking it to the region's major transport corridors.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the broader European settlement and pastoral expansion of the Hunter Valley. The cultural landscape retains elements of its early agricultural heritage, characterized by historic land grants, rural homesteads, and farming traditions that have shaped the Upper Hunter over generations.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4 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.