Maryland (Newcastle) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
400 recorded in this period, compared with 343 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Maryland (Newcastle)
Maryland is a residential suburb located in the western region of the City of Newcastle local government area in New South Wales, holding the postcode 2287. Geographically, the locality is positioned approximately 12 kilometres west-northwest of the Newcastle central business district, bordered by suburbs such as Fletcher, Minmi, and Wallsend. According to the Australian census, Maryland is primarily characterised by families and established residential housing developments, featuring a mix of detached dwellings and modern suburban infrastructure that accommodates its steady population within the Hunter Region.
Local life in Maryland is centered around suburban convenience, featuring dedicated retail facilities such as the Maryland Tavern and the Maryland Shopping Village, which provides essential grocery and commercial services to residents. The suburb is equipped with local parks, green spaces, and recreational reserves, supporting community activity. Educational needs are served by nearby primary and secondary schools, while broader commercial, employment, and tertiary services are easily accessed via major transport routes linking the suburb to the wider Newcastle and Hunter Valley regions.
Historically, the broader area surrounding Maryland and Newcastle has roots in coal mining, timber-getting, and traditional Aboriginal custodianship by the Awabakal people. The modern suburb of Maryland was progressively developed in the late 20th century, transforming from semi-rural bushland and agricultural tracts into a planned residential community to meet the housing demands of Newcastle’s expanding population. While few pre-urban architectural structures remain within the suburb itself, its development reflects the mid-to-late 1970s and 1980s suburban expansion trend of the Hunter Region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 57 | 37 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 44 | 32 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 42 | 49 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 36 | 28 |
| Fraud | 27 | 27 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 26 | 14 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 26 | 15 |
| Steal from retail store | 21 | 11 |
| Breach bail conditions | 20 | 18 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 16 | 20 |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 19 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 16 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 10 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 7 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Trespass | 4 | 3 |
| Other offences | 3 | 4 |
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.