Kayuga crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kayuga
Kayuga is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Muswellbrook Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2333. Geographically, the area is characterised by agricultural land and undulating terrain, situated just north of the town of Muswellbrook. At the 2021 census, Kayuga recorded a small population, with the local demographic largely comprising families and older residents engaged in primary production, rural lifestyle properties, and regional employment.
Local life in Kayuga is defined by its quiet rural atmosphere and close proximity to the commercial and service hub of Muswellbrook. Residents rely on nearby Muswellbrook for major retail, educational facilities, healthcare, and transport services, including access to the Main Northern railway line. Agricultural activities—particularly cattle grazing and equine pursuits—form the primary economic foundation of the immediate locality, alongside employment generated by the broader Hunter Valley mining and energy sectors.
Historically, the broader Muswellbrook and Kayuga region was originally inhabited by the Wonnarua people, before European settlement in the early 19th century established the area as an important agricultural and pastoral district. The locality retains a quiet historical character, underscored by long-established farming properties and heritage links to the early pastoral expansion of the Upper Hunter Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 49 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.