Melville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Melville
Melville is a semi-rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the City of Maitland local government area and the 2320 postcode. Geographically positioned near the Hunter River, the area is characterized by a mix of agricultural land, open spaces, and low-density residential properties. Due to its small population, demographic data is largely integrated with the broader Maitland region, reflecting a quiet, suburban-rural fringe lifestyle typical of the Lower Hunter valley.
Local life in Melville is defined by its proximity to major urban centres rather than commercial infrastructure within its immediate boundaries. Residents rely on nearby hubs such as Rutherford and Maitland for retail, secondary education, healthcare, and employment services. The locality offers a peaceful, community-oriented environment with good road connectivity via regional transport routes to Maitland and the broader Hunter Expressway, facilitating access to Newcastle.
Historically, Melville and the surrounding Maitland area share a rich heritage tied to early European settlement, agriculture, and the exploitation of the Hunter Valley's fertile floodplains. The region developed significantly during the 19th century as a key transport and agricultural hub. While Melville itself retains fewer prominent commercial historical sites than central Maitland, its landscape reflects the historical pastoral and farming land-use patterns that shaped the Hunter Region.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 64 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.