McDougalls Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 recorded in this period, compared with 21 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About McDougalls Hill
McDougalls Hill is a semi-rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Singleton Council local government area and the 2330 postcode. Positioned immediately west of the town of Singleton, the area is characterised by undulating terrain typical of the Hunter Valley, flanked by the broad agricultural and industrial corridors associated with the region. As a smaller residential and rural community closely linked to Singleton, its population shares the broader demographic profile of the Hunter Valley, featuring a mix of families, agricultural workers, and professionals employed in the local mining and service industries.
Local life in McDougalls Hill is defined by its quiet, rural-residential atmosphere while benefiting from close proximity to the commercial and civic amenities of nearby Singleton. Residents access comprehensive retail, educational, and healthcare facilities just minutes away. The locality itself primarily comprises acreage properties and low-density housing, with transport connectivity provided by the New England Highway, which runs along its southern boundary, facilitating regional access to Newcastle and the Upper Hunter.
Historically, the broader Singleton district was traditionally inhabited by the Wonnarua people before European settlement in the early 19th century. The area developed primarily around agriculture, particularly sheep and cattle grazing, and later viticulture and coal mining. While McDougalls Hill itself contains few major standalone civic landmarks, its historical trajectory mirrors that of the surrounding Singleton LGA, evolving from early pastoral grants into an area shaped by the expansion of the Hunter Valley's coal industry and regional transport networks.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 3 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 3 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 131 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.