Glen Martin crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glen Martin
Glen Martin is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Dungog Shire local government area (postcode 2321). Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, pastoral valleys, and native bushland typical of the Dungog hinterland. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated community, with residents primarily residing in dispersed rural properties and engaged in local agriculture, land management, or commuting to nearby regional centres for employment.
Local life in Glen Martin is quiet and centered around rural living, farming, and the natural environment. The locality has limited commercial amenities, with residents relying on neighboring towns such as Dungog and Paterson for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Community interaction typically occurs through regional events, local volunteer groups, and shared interests in the surrounding agricultural landscape.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Worimi and Wonnarua peoples before European settlement. Following British colonization in the 19th century, the region developed primarily around agriculture, timber-cutting, and pastoralism. The heritage of Glen Martin is preserved largely through its historic rural properties, agrarian landscapes, and the enduring spatial patterns established by early European land grants and transport routes in the Dungog district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 158 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.