Lewinsbrook crime statistics

About Lewinsbrook

Lewinsbrook is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Dungog Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2311. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral land, native bushland, and agricultural properties typical of the Williams River catchment. Demographically, Lewinsbrook is sparsely populated, with a small residential community primarily engaged in primary production, including beef cattle grazing and lifestyle farming.

The locality operates primarily as a quiet agricultural district with minimal commercial infrastructure. Local life centers around rural enterprise and community ties to nearby service hubs such as Paterson and Dungog, which provide educational, retail, and medical amenities. Public transport is limited, requiring residents to rely on private vehicles for transit.

Historically, the area was traditional land belonging to the Gringai people of the Wonnarua nation before European settlement in the early 19th century. European history in the district is closely tied to the broader exploration and land grants of the Hunter Valley, focusing initially on timber-getting and pastoralism. The heritage of Lewinsbrook is preserved through its rural landscapes, historic land grants, and proximity to some of the oldest European settlements in the Dungog local government area.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 12320
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections