Mount Royal crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Royal
Mount Royal is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Singleton Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2330. Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged terrain, elevated topography associated with the Mount Royal Range, and extensive native bushland interspersed with cleared agricultural parcels. Due to its remote and mountainous setting, the locality has a very low population density, with residents primarily dispersed across large rural landholdings.
Local life and amenities in Mount Royal are defined by its isolation and natural environment, with daily services, retail, and commercial infrastructure accessed in nearby towns such as Singleton or Jerrys Plains. The economy and lifestyle of the area are predominantly tied to primary industries, particularly beef cattle grazing and agriculture, alongside land conservation. The rugged landscape also attracts outdoor enthusiasts interested in bushwalking, nature observation, and the surrounding wilderness areas of the Great Dividing Range.
Historically, the region is part of the traditional lands of the Wonnarua people, who have inhabited the Hunter Valley for thousands of years. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the broader Singleton district and its upland fringes were slowly opened up for pastoralism, timber-getting, and agriculture. The locality derives its name from the prominent geographical features of the area, remaining a quiet and historically agricultural landscape largely shaped by its challenging topography.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 25 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.