Martins Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Martins Creek
Martins Creek is a rural locality in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, situated within the Dungog Shire local government area and carrying the postcode 2420. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral land, agricultural holdings, and the waterway from which it takes its name. Demographically, it is a small, tight-knit rural community consisting largely of acreage properties, with residents commuting to nearby regional centres such as Maitland and Dungog for employment, retail, and broader services.
Local life in Martins Creek is quiet and agriculturally focused, with the surrounding landscape supporting beef cattle grazing and lifestyle farming. The locality is served by the Martins Creek railway station, situated on the North Coast railway line, providing passenger rail services connecting the area to Newcastle and Sydney. While local commercial amenities are limited, residents rely on the nearby townships of Paterson and Dungog for schools, shopping, and community services.
Historically, the area was developed in the 19th century following European settlement and the expansion of agriculture and transport networks throughout the Hunter Valley. The arrival of the railway in the late 1800s played a significant role in supporting the local timber and agricultural industries, enabling the transport of goods to external markets. Today, Martins Creek retains its rural character, preserving remnants of its early pastoral and transport history amidst its modern semi-rural setting.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 351 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.