Flat Tops crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Flat Tops
Flat Tops is a rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Dungog Shire local government area (postcode 2420). Geographically characterised by elevated, undulating terrain and native bushland, the area typifies the scenic hinterland north of the Hunter Valley. Due to its rugged topography and expansive rural landholdings, the population is very small and dispersed, with residents primarily engaged in primary industries such as agriculture and beef cattle grazing.
Local life in Flat Tops is defined by isolation, self-sufficiency, and a quiet country lifestyle. The locality lacks commercial amenities, retail centres, or public facilities, meaning residents rely on nearby service hubs such as Dungog and Stroud for schooling, healthcare, shopping, and community services. Access is provided by a network of local rural roads connecting to regional transport routes, and the area falls within the broader community networks of the Dungog Shire.
Historically, the land around Flat Tops formed part of the traditional country of the Worimi and Wonnarua peoples, who managed the landscape for millennia. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the region was integrated into the Hunter Valley’s pastoral expansion, with land cleared progressively for timber-getting and livestock grazing. While few historical structures or commercial sites remain within the locality itself, its history is closely tied to the broader agricultural and developmental heritage of the Dungog local government area.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 21 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.