Pelton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Pelton
Pelton is a rural locality in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, situated within the Cessnock City Council local government area and covered by the 2325 postcode. Geographically positioned just south of Cessnock, the area is characterized by a mix of native bushland, rural residential properties, and cleared agricultural acreage typical of the lower Hunter Valley's rural fringe. Demographically, Pelton shares the characteristics of a quiet, low-density community, with residents largely depending on nearby Cessnock for employment, retail, and major administrative services.
Local life in Pelton is predominantly quiet and rural-residential, with limited commercial activity within its immediate boundaries. Residents rely on adjacent towns for amenities, including schools, healthcare, and shopping. The surrounding region is well-known for its proximity to the world-renowned Hunter Valley wine country, offering residents and visitors access to regional tourism, vineyards, and natural attractions such as the nearby Werakata National Park.
Historically, Pelton and the broader Cessnock district developed largely in association with the rich coal-mining history of the South Maitland coalfields, alongside timber-getting and agriculture. While much of the heavy industrial coal mining historically centered in nearby townships, the broader area was shaped by the expansion of transport links and primary industries throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries. Today, remnants of this industrial past are preserved through the regional heritage of the Hunter Valley, though Pelton itself functions primarily as a peaceful residential and rural locality.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 82 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.