Holmesville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
43 recorded in this period, compared with 51 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Holmesville
Holmesville is a residential suburb located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, situated within the City of Lake Macquarie local government area under the 2286 postcode. Geographically, the locality is characterised by a mix of residential housing and surrounding bushland, typical of the urban-fringe areas west of Lake Macquarie. Demographically, it is a small, quiet community that shares socioeconomic and cultural ties with neighbouring suburbs like West Wallsend and Minmi.
Local life in Holmesville is primarily residential, offering a peaceful, semi-rural atmosphere while remaining within commuting distance of major commercial hubs. Residents rely on nearby commercial centres, such as Cardiff and Glendale, for extensive retail, educational, and healthcare services. Local amenities within the immediate area are modest, reflecting its status as a smaller satellite locality within the broader Lake Macquarie municipality.
Historically, Holmesville—like much of the surrounding West Wallsend district—is tied to the region's rich coal mining heritage. The growth of the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was largely driven by the expansion of the Hunter Valley coalfields, which shaped the initial settlement patterns, local infrastructure, and working-class identity of the community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,413 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.