Farley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
191 recorded in this period, compared with 142 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Farley
Farley is a semi-rural suburb and locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the City of Maitland local government area and the 2320 postcode. Geographically positioned just west of Maitland’s central business district, the area is characterized by a mix of agricultural land, open spaces, and low-density residential pockets, bounded in parts by local waterways and floodplains associated with the Hunter River system. Demographically, Farley maintains a small population reflective of a quiet, semi-rural community, with residents primarily commuting to nearby Maitland, Rutherford, or Newcastle for employment, commerce, and secondary education.
Local life in Farley is defined by its peaceful, rural-residential atmosphere and proximity to urban conveniences. While the locality itself is largely residential and agricultural, it benefits from immediate access to the commercial amenities, retail centres, and schools of neighboring Rutherford and Maitland. Public transport connections are accessible via the Main Northern railway line at nearby Maitland or Telarah stations, and the area is connected by local road networks that facilitate easy travel throughout the Hunter Valley.
Historically, Farley and the broader Maitland area are part of the traditional lands of the Wonnarua people. Following European settlement in the early 19th century, the region developed rapidly due to its fertile soils and strategic location along the Hunter River, initially supporting agriculture and later expanding with the growth of the coal mining and railway industries in the Hunter Valley. Today, the locality retains a quiet rural character while bearing the historical imprints of early colonial expansion in the Hunter Region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 42 | 13 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 33 | 17 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 16 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 12 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 9 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 21 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 4 |
| Other offences against the person | 5 | 0 |
| Arson | 4 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 0 |
| Fraud | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 2 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 605 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.