Liddell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Liddell
Liddell is a rural locality in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, situated within the Singleton Council local government area and the 2333 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain typical of the Hunter Valley, dominated by pastoral land use alongside major industrial and energy-production infrastructure. Due to the extensive industrial footprint in the immediate surrounds, the resident population is very small, consisting primarily of rural landowners and personnel associated with regional utilities.
Local life and amenities within Liddell are minimal, with the area functioning primarily as an industrial and transport corridor rather than a residential hub. Essential services, retail, and commercial amenities are accessed in nearby larger centers such as Singleton and Muswellbrook. The locality is traversed by major regional transport links, including the New England Highway and the Main Northern railway line, which facilitate the movement of freight and passenger traffic through the Hunter Valley.
Historically, Liddell was established as a pastoral district before becoming a significant hub for New South Wales' energy generation and coal mining industries. The area is most notable for the Liddell Power Station, a major coal-fired power station commissioned in the 1970s that played a foundational role in the state's electricity grid for decades before its decommissioning. This industrial heritage defines much of the locality's modern land use and its prominent place in the economic history of the Hunter Region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 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.