Minmi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
61 recorded in this period, compared with 42 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Minmi
Minmi is a suburban locality situated in the City of Newcastle local government area within the Hunter Region of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2287. Located approximately 20 kilometres west of Newcastle’s central business district, the area transitions from historic residential pockets to surrounding bushland and semi-rural landscapes. Demographically, it functions primarily as a residential outer suburb experiencing gradual growth, appealing to residents seeking a semi-rural atmosphere within commuter distance to major urban centres like Newcastle and Maitland.
Local life in Minmi is centred around its quiet, community-oriented village atmosphere, supported by local parks, community spaces, and heritage streetscapes. While daily commercial and retail services are largely accessed in nearby major hubs such as Wallsend or Fletcher, the locality retains a distinct, close-knit identity. Education, transport, and broader civic amenities are accessed via the surrounding network of the greater Newcastle metropolitan area, with major arterial roads providing regional connectivity.
Historically, Minmi is one of the Hunter Region’s notable former coal-mining settlements. Established in the mid-19th century, the locality played a significant role in the expansion of New South Wales' coal industry, previously housing a bustling mining workforce and featuring its own historic railway infrastructure. Today, elements of this industrial heritage remain preserved in the local landscape and historical markers, reflecting its transition from a bustling coal town into a modern residential suburb.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 5 |
| Trespass | 3 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 700 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.