Milbrodale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Milbrodale
Milbrodale 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 characterised by undulating countryside, agricultural lands, and proximity to the Hunter Valley's prominent natural features and river systems. As a small, sparsely populated rural community, Milbrodale records a low permanent population, with residents predominantly engaged in surrounding agricultural pursuits, primary production, and local trades.
Local life in Milbrodale is quiet and community-oriented, relying heavily on the nearby regional hubs of Broke and Singleton for comprehensive commercial, educational, and healthcare amenities. The surrounding landscape supports viticulture, cattle grazing, and equine activities typical of the broader Hunter Valley wine and farming region. While Milbrodale itself lacks extensive commercial infrastructure, its rural setting offers residents and visitors scenic views, rural isolation, and access to national parks and outdoor recreation areas located on the fringes of the Hunter Valley.
Historically, the area was traditional land for the Wonnarua people before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality is perhaps best known for Milbrodale's significant Aboriginal rock art site, which features complex stencil and engraving work depicting local fauna and cultural motifs, holding high heritage value for the local Indigenous community. European history in the district is marked by early land grants, pastoral expansion, and the establishment of historic transport routes connecting the Hunter Valley to the interior of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 149 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.