Richmond Vale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
53 recorded in this period, compared with 33 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Richmond Vale
Richmond Vale is a rural locality situated within the Cessnock City Council local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2323. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and a mix of agricultural and semi-rural land use. The population is small and widely dispersed, contributing to a quiet, low-density environment that remains separated from the more densely populated suburbs of the Cessnock and Maitland regions.
Local life in Richmond Vale is defined by its rural character, with limited commercial amenities and infrastructure within the immediate locality; residents typically rely on the neighboring townships of Kurri Kurri and Cessnock for essential services, shopping, and education. Historically, the area was significant for its coal mining industry, most notably serving as the terminal point for the Richmond Vale Railway, a private line that transported coal from the northern mines to the Hunter River. Today, while the mining heritage persists in local landscapes and remnants of industrial infrastructure, the region has transitioned toward a quieter, residential, and lifestyle-oriented identity.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 3 |
| Other theft | 9 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 6 | 10 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 3 |
| Arson | 4 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 3 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 95 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.