Middle Falbrook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Middle Falbrook
Middle Falbrook is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Singleton Council local government area and the 2330 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, pastoral properties, and remnants of native bushland, situated near the Hunter River catchment. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, primarily residing on large acreage holdings and working farms.
The local economy and lifestyle are predominantly anchored by agriculture, including beef cattle grazing and equine pursuits, alongside the influence of the broader Hunter Valley mining and viticulture industries. Local amenities within Middle Falbrook itself are minimal; residents rely on the nearby service centers of Singleton and Muswellbrook for commercial retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services.
Historically, the broader Falbrook district developed during the 19th century as European settlers established agricultural estates, pastoral runs, and timber-getting operations following the displacement of the Wonnarua people. The area retains a quiet, historical rural character, marked by generational farming families and historic land grants that reflect the early expansion of settlement in the Hunter Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 73 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.