Garland Valley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Garland Valley
Garland Valley is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Singleton Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2330. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, agricultural land, and native bushland typical of the broader Hunter Valley watershed. Due to its expansive rural nature, Garland Valley has a very low population density, with residents primarily residing on large rural properties and working in the surrounding agricultural, mining, or regional service sectors.
Locals in Garland Valley access commercial, educational, and healthcare services primarily from nearby regional hubs such as Singleton and Cessnock. The locality itself functions almost exclusively as a residential and agricultural farming community, lacking a commercial village centre. Road transport via local rural routes connects the area to major regional arteries, facilitating travel to employment and service centres across the Hunter Valley.
Historically, the region's development was tied to the expansion of European settlement in the 19th century, which saw the land utilized for pastoral activities, timber-getting, and agriculture. The traditional custodians of the land are the Wonnarua people, whose rich cultural heritage remains connected to the broader Hunter landscape. Over time, the area has retained its quiet rural character, operating largely in the economic and cultural orbit of Singleton's mining and agricultural industries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 4 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 22 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.