Mount View crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
15 recorded in this period, compared with 15 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount View
Mount View is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Cessnock City Council local government area (postcode 2325). Located southwest of Cessnock, the area is characterised by its elevated topography, sitting on the foothills of the Brokenback Range, which provides sweeping views across the Hunter Valley floor. The population is relatively small and dispersed, primarily residing on rural residential properties, acreage, and farmsteads.
The local economy and lifestyle are heavily defined by agriculture and viticulture, with the northern slopes featuring prominent vineyards, boutique wineries, and cellar doors that form part of the broader Hunter Valley wine region. Due to its scenic landscape and proximity to Cessnock, Mount View functions primarily as a rural-residential and tourism precinct, offering accommodation, restaurants, and wedding venues. Essential retail, civic, and commercial services are accessed in nearby Cessnock.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th and early 20th centuries through a combination of timber-getting, agriculture, and small-scale farming. Over the latter half of the 20th century, the microclimate and soil composition of the locality's elevated ridges were recognised for their potential in winemaking, leading to the gradual transformation of the landscape into an established wine-producing area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 114 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.