Lambs Valley (Singleton) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 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 Lambs Valley (Singleton)
Lambs Valley is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Singleton Council local government area and the 2335 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, pastoral valleys, and native bushland typical of the Hunter Valley hinterland. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated community, with residents primarily residing on rural properties and large landholdings engaged in local farming and regional industries.
Local life in Lambs Valley is defined by a quiet, rural lifestyle centered around primary production, including cattle grazing and small-scale agriculture. Due to its remote and low-density nature, the locality has minimal commercial amenities within its immediate boundaries. Residents rely on the nearby service center of Singleton and surrounding towns for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services.
Historically, the broader Singleton region was originally inhabited by the Wonnarua people before European settlement in the early 19th century. The valley was subsequently developed by European pastoralists and farmers taking advantage of the region's fertile soil and river systems. While few formal historic landmarks exist in Lambs Valley proper, the locality retains a cultural landscape reflective of early Hunter Valley rural settlement and agricultural history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
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.