Mount Vincent crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 16 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Vincent
Mount Vincent is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Cessnock City Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2323. The area is characterized by undulating topography, native bushland, and cleared agricultural acreage typical of the Hunter Valley's rural fringes. Demographically, Mount Vincent has a small, dispersed population consisting largely of families and retirees, reflecting a quiet country lifestyle with low population density.
Local life in Mount Vincent is predominantly rural and residential, with many residents commuting to nearby employment hubs such as Cessnock, Maitland, or Newcastle for work and major commercial services. The locality itself has very limited commercial amenities, relying instead on neighboring towns for retail, healthcare, and educational facilities. Community life is centered around rural living, with properties typically featuring larger landholdings, acreage, and hobby farms.
Historically, the broader region was shaped by European settlement in the 19th century, which saw the development of agriculture, timber-getting, and later, the expansion of the Hunter Valley coalfields. While Mount Vincent remained largely on the periphery of intense industrial development compared to its neighbors, its heritage is intertwined with the early pastoral and transport routes of the Cessnock district. Few formal historic commercial structures remain in the locality, preserving its status as a peaceful, predominantly natural and rural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 380 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.