Fordwich crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Fordwich
Fordwich is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Singleton Council local government area and the 2330 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating countryside, agricultural land, and native bushland typical of the broader Hunter Valley. Demographically, Fordwich has a very small, dispersed population, with residents primarily residing on rural properties, farms, or acreage allotments.
Local life in Fordwich is distinctly rural and quiet, revolving predominantly around primary production, including viticulture, cattle grazing, and equine activities. Due to its small population and pastoral setting, the locality has minimal commercial amenities. Residents rely on nearby towns such as Broke, Singleton, and Cessnock for essential services, retail shopping, schooling, and healthcare. The area's proximity to the broader Hunter Valley wine region also links its local economy and lifestyle to regional tourism and agriculture.
Historically, the Fordwich area developed as part of the early European expansion into the Hunter Valley, initially utilized for pastoral leases, timber-getting, and agriculture. The landscape retains historical traces of early rural settlement, traditional farming infrastructure, and historic land grants. While it lacks major urban heritage sites, the locality contributes to the region's broader colonial history through its enduring agricultural land use and historic rural routes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 90 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.