Mount Hutton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
326 recorded in this period, compared with 293 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Hutton
Mount Hutton is a residential suburb located in the Hunter region of New South Wales, within the City of Lake Macquarie local government area and the 2290 postcode. Situated approximately 14 kilometres southwest of the Newcastle central business district, the locality is characterised by elevated terrain that offers views toward Lake Macquarie. According to the 2021 Australian census, Mount Hutton supports a diverse population accommodated predominantly in detached residential housing, reflecting its development as a suburban extension of the broader Lake Macquarie and Newcastle conurbation.
Local life and amenities in Mount Hutton are centred around retail and community infrastructure, most notably the Mount Hutton Plaza shopping centre, which provides everyday services and supermarket access to residents. The suburb is traversed by major arterial roads, including the Pacific Highway, facilitating transport connectivity to nearby commercial hubs like Charlestown and the wider Lake Macquarie waterfront. Educational needs are served by local public schooling options, while surrounding parks and proximity to the lake support recreational activities.
Historically, the land encompassing Mount Hutton and its surrounds was part of the traditional country of the Awabakal people. European settlement and subsequent development in the area were initially linked to the region's rich coal mining history and timber-getting industries during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Over subsequent decades, Mount Hutton transitioned from its resource-extraction roots into a planned suburban residential area to accommodate the post-war population growth of the Hunter region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 102 | 80 |
| Fraud | 22 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 19 | 22 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 18 | 15 |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 18 |
| Other theft | 18 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 15 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 15 | 20 |
| Breach bail conditions | 11 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 9 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 12 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 7 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 7 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 3 |
| Assault Police | 3 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,712 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.