Putty crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
24 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Putty
Putty is a rural locality situated within the Singleton Council area in New South Wales (postcode 2330). It is geographically defined by the Putty Valley, a secluded region characterized by rugged terrain, sandstone escarpments, and dense eucalyptus forests. The area is largely encompassed by protected wilderness, including the Wollemi National Park and Yengo National Park, which form part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Site. Demographically, Putty is sparsely populated, consisting primarily of residents engaged in small-scale rural landholding, conservation, or tourism-related activities.
Local life in Putty is defined by its isolation and proximity to the natural environment. The primary thoroughfare, Putty Road, serves as the vital link between the Sydney basin and the Hunter Valley, though the locality itself offers limited commercial amenities beyond a local community hall and small-scale visitor facilities. Historically, the area was settled in the early 19th century as a pastoral frontier, with early European pioneers navigating the difficult topography to establish cattle runs. Today, the locality retains a heritage character linked to its origins as a remote grazing district, serving as a gateway for bushwalking, camping, and wilderness exploration within the surrounding national parks.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 126 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.