Rixs Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 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 Rixs Creek
Rixs Creek is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, falling within the Singleton Council local government area and the 2330 postcode. The landscape is primarily defined by undulating grazing land and significant open-cut coal mining operations, which form a major component of the local economic and physical environment. Due to the industrial nature of the area, the population is sparse, consisting largely of households associated with the agricultural sector and the surrounding mining industry.
The locality is primarily industrial and agricultural in character, lacking a centralized town center or extensive public amenities. Residents typically rely on the nearby town of Singleton for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. Historically, the area was settled in the 19th century as part of the broader expansion of pastoral activity in the Hunter Valley. Over the 20th century, the region’s development became increasingly influenced by the extraction of the Greta Coal Measures, leading to a transition from traditional farming estates to large-scale mining landscapes that characterize the region today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 18 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.