Gosforth crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Gosforth
Gosforth is a semi-rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the City of Maitland local government area and bearing the postcode 2320. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying floodplains and agricultural lands bound by the Hunter River. Due to its rural-residential nature, the population is relatively small and dispersed, with residents primarily occupying acreage properties and farming estates.
As a quiet residential and agricultural district, Gosforth has minimal commercial amenities within its immediate boundaries. Local life centers around rural pursuits, and residents rely heavily on neighboring townships such as Rutherford and the Maitland city center for commercial retail, secondary education, healthcare, and public transport services. The locality is connected via secondary rural roads linking it to the broader Maitland and Hunter Valley transport networks.
Historically, the area developed in conjunction with the broader settlement of the Hunter Valley, initially driven by agriculture, timber, and the utilisation of the Hunter River for transport. The landscape retains a strong connection to its colonial past through historic farming properties and cultural heritage linked to the traditional custodians of the land, the Wonnarua people. While modernization has integrated Gosforth into the greater Maitland commuter shed, it retains its historic rural character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 82 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.