Maryville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
92 recorded in this period, compared with 80 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Maryville
Maryville is an inner-city suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, located within the City of Newcastle local government area and bearing the postcode 2293. Situated approximately 4 kilometres west of Newcastle’s central business district, the suburb is geographically compact and bounded by Throsby Creek to the north, which shapes its low-lying, urban landscape. According to the 2021 Australian census, Maryville supports a population of approximately 1,600 residents, reflecting a predominantly residential demographic characterized by a mix of young professionals, families, and long-term inhabitants living in a mix of traditional character homes and modern infill developments.
Local life in Maryville is defined by its community-oriented, urban-village atmosphere and proximity to recreational amenities. The suburb features several local parks, most notably Maryville Park, which offers green space and recreational facilities for residents. Its location along the Throsby Creek shared pathway provides direct access to pedestrian and cycling routes connecting to Newcastle's broader transport and recreational networks. While primarily residential, Maryville benefits from its immediate proximity to the commercial offerings of neighbouring suburbs like Wickham and Hamilton, including cafes, retail outlets, and public transport links such as the Newcastle Interchange.
Historically, Maryville developed in the late 19th century in conjunction with the industrial expansion of the broader Newcastle region, serving as a working-class residential area. The suburb’s heritage is reflected in its remaining nineteenth-century worker cottages and traditional streetscapes, which have undergone significant gentrification in recent decades. Named in honour of early landowners or figures from the colonial era, the locality preserves a distinct architectural character that mirrors the industrial and maritime history of the working waterfront along Throsby Creek.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 22 | 10 |
| Fraud | 12 | 9 |
| Steal from retail store | 10 | 7 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 13 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 8 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,671 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.