Elrington crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 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 Elrington
Elrington is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Cessnock City Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2325. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain typical of the Hunter Valley, supporting a mix of agricultural land, native bushland, and low-density rural residential properties. As a small and predominantly rural community, Elrington records a low population density, with most residents relying on nearby regional hubs such as Cessnock for primary employment, retail services, and secondary education.
Due to its rural nature, Elrington does not host a commercial town centre, and local life is centered around rural living, agriculture, and related land uses. Day-to-day amenities, including supermarkets, medical facilities, and schools, are accessed in surrounding localities within the Cessnock LGA. The area is connected by a network of local roads that link residents to the broader Hunter Expressway and major transport routes through the region.
Historically, the broader Cessnock and Hunter Valley region developed significantly during the 19th and 20th centuries, driven largely by the coal mining industry, timber getting, and agriculture. While Elrington itself remained primarily pastoral and rural compared to the heavily mined towns nearby, it shares in the rich industrial and agricultural heritage of the Hunter coalfields. Land use in the locality has gradually evolved from traditional broadacre farming to encompass rural-residential living and boutique agricultural enterprises.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 155 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.