Middle Brook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Middle Brook
Middle Brook is a rural locality situated in the Upper Hunter Shire of New South Wales, within the 2337 postcode area. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land and bushland surrounding the watercourse from which it takes its name, the Middle Brook. Due to its rural classification, the population is small and dispersed, primarily residing on acreage properties and farmholdings engaged in local primary industries.
Local life in Middle Brook is defined by a quiet, community-oriented rural lifestyle. Residents rely primarily on nearby service centres, such as Scone, for commercial amenities, schooling, health services, and employment. Agricultural pursuits, including beef cattle grazing and equine breeding common to the broader Upper Hunter region, form the economic backbone of the local area.
Historically, the locality developed alongside the broader settlement of the Upper Hunter Valley during the 19th century, transitioning from early pastoral leases to established farming communities. While few large-scale commercial or public infrastructure hubs developed within Middle Brook itself, the landscape retains a quiet historical character reflective of early European exploration and agricultural expansion in regional New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 260 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.