Glenbawn crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
21 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glenbawn
Glenbawn is a rural locality in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, situated within the Upper Hunter Shire local government area and carrying the postcode 2337. Geographically, the area is defined by its undulating topography and proximity to the Hunter River system. Its landscape is dominated by Lake Glenbawn, a major artificial reservoir created by the construction of Glenbawn Dam on the Hunter River, which serves as a central geographical and environmental feature of the district.
Due to its rural nature, Glenbawn has a sparse population and very few commercial amenities, functioning primarily as an agricultural and recreational district. The main focal point for local life is Lake Glenbawn State Park, which surrounds the reservoir and attracts visitors for activities such as camping, boating, fishing, and water sports. For daily retail, medical, and educational services, residents typically rely on the nearby service town of Scone.
The history of the area is closely tied to post-World War II infrastructure development in New South Wales. The construction of the original Glenbawn Dam commenced in the late 1940s and was completed in 1958, primarily to provide water for irrigation and flood mitigation in the Hunter Valley. The dam was later upgraded in the 1980s to increase its storage capacity, permanently altering the local landscape and shaping the region's economy toward water resource management and tourism.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 15 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 89 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.