Mayfield North crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
34 recorded in this period, compared with 46 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mayfield North
Mayfield North is an industrial and residential suburb located in the Lower Hunter region of New South Wales, within the City of Newcastle local government area (postcode 2304). Situated approximately eight kilometres northwest of Newcastle’s central business district, the locality is bounded to the north and east by the Hunter River and its associated wetlands. Demographically, Mayfield North functions primarily as a working-class residential area closely tied to the surrounding heavy industrial precincts.
Local life in Mayfield North is defined by its proximity to major industrial corridors, transport routes, and commercial amenities. The suburb is primarily residential, featuring a mix of traditional housing stock, and relies on neighboring Mayfield for broader retail, educational, and community services. Transport connectivity is facilitated by major arterial roads linking the locality to the broader Newcastle metropolitan area and the Port of Newcastle.
Historically, Mayfield North developed in tandem with the industrial expansion of the Hunter region during the 20th century, heavily influenced by nearby steel manufacturing and maritime trade. The suburb’s growth reflects the broader economic transition of Newcastle from a heavy industry and coal-mining hub toward a more diversified regional economy, while retaining its distinct blue-collar heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Trespass | 8 | 2 |
| Other theft | 6 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 2 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 1 |
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.