Munni crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Munni
Munni is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Dungog Shire local government area and the 2420 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, cleared agricultural lands, and pockets of native bushland typical of the hinterland north of the Hunter Valley. Due to its rural nature, Munni has a very low population density, with residents primarily residing on acreage properties and working in localized agriculture, land management, or in nearby regional centers.
Local life in Munni is quiet and community-focused, relying heavily on neighboring towns such as Dungog for essential services, commercial retail, healthcare, and educational facilities. The locality itself lacks major commercial amenities, serving instead as a tranquil residential and farming community. Infrastructure is largely limited to rural residential roads supporting local primary production, predominantly beef cattle grazing and lifestyle properties.
Historically, the region developed following European settlement in the 19th century, transitioning from timber-getting and early pastoral leases into established agricultural holdings. The heritage of Munni is closely tied to the broader Dungog Shire, reflecting the traditional custodianship of the Worimi and Wonnarua Aboriginal peoples, followed by the pioneering European history of the early Australian pastoral era. Cultural heritage in the locality is preserved primarily through rural landscapes and historical property names rather than built urban environments.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 38 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.