Singleton LGA crime statistics

About Singleton

The Singleton Local Government Area (LGA) is located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, encompassing approximately 4,895 square kilometers of diverse terrain, ranging from the rugged ranges of the Great Dividing Range to the fertile floodplains of the Hunter River. As of recent census data, the area maintains a population of approximately 23,000 residents. The regional economy is heavily influenced by the mining and agricultural sectors, with significant coal extraction operations coexisting alongside beef cattle farming, viticulture, and thoroughbred horse breeding.

Life in Singleton is centered around the primary urban hub of Singleton township, which serves as a service and administrative center for the surrounding rural localities. Residents have access to essential infrastructure including public and private schooling, a district hospital, and various sporting and recreational facilities, such as the Singleton Civic Centre and regional parks. The community is well-connected to the broader Hunter Valley and Newcastle via the New England Highway and rail links, supporting both the local workforce and regional commerce.

The history of the region is deeply rooted in early European exploration and colonial settlement, with the township of Singleton officially gazetted in 1836. Originally inhabited by the Wonnarua people, the area became a key agricultural gateway as settlers moved north from Sydney. The heritage of the LGA is preserved through a collection of significant colonial-era buildings and local museums, which document the area’s evolution from an isolated frontier settlement into a major industrial and agricultural hub of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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 · LGA 17000
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections