Killingworth crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
41 recorded in this period, compared with 29 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Killingworth
Killingworth is a residential locality situated in the Hunter region of New South Wales, within the City of Lake Macquarie local government area and the 2278 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by a semi-rural and suburban landscape, surrounded by native bushland and typical of the forested hinterland west of Lake Macquarie. Demographically, it is a small, quiet community that primarily accommodates families and individuals seeking a regional lifestyle within close proximity to major employment and service hubs like Newcastle and Morisset.
Local life in Killingworth is predominantly residential, relying heavily on neighbouring suburbs for major commercial, educational, and healthcare services. The locality features local recreational spaces and road connections that facilitate commuting to surrounding commercial centres. Public transport options are limited, meaning residents generally depend on private vehicles for travel.
Historically, Killingworth, like many areas in the Lake Macquarie and Hunter regions, has deep connections to the coal mining industry that drove the development of the local economy throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries. The landscape retains elements of this industrial heritage, transitioning over time from resource extraction toward a predominantly residential and conservation-oriented land use.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 10 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 3 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 690 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.