Glendon Brook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glendon Brook
Glendon Brook 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 characterized by undulating agricultural land, rolling hills, and the catchment of the Glendon Brook watercourse, which flows toward the Hunter River. The population is small and predominantly dispersed across rural residential properties, large-scale farms, and grazing land, reflecting a quiet, agrarian demographic profile typical of the rural Hunter Valley.
Local life in Glendon Brook is centered around primary agricultural pursuits, predominantly beef cattle grazing, horse breeding, and viticulture. Due to its rural seclusion, the locality relies primarily on neighboring towns such as Singleton and Branxton for major commercial, educational, and medical amenities. The local community is largely self-reliant, with social engagement traditionally tied to regional agricultural shows, rural fire services, and community halls scattered throughout the broader Singleton hinterland.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Wonnarua people before European settlement in the early 19th century. The locality derives its name from "Glendon," the historic estate established by the pioneering Scott family, notably brothers Robert and Alexander Scott, who arrived in the Hunter Valley in the 1820s. The Scotts played a significant role in early colonial agriculture, experimentation with crops, and interactions with the local Indigenous population, leaving a legacy of historic homesteads and agricultural infrastructure embedded within the rural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 368 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.