Rosebrook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 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 Rosebrook
Rosebrook is a rural locality situated within the Maitland City Council area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2320. Geographically, it is positioned to the northwest of the Maitland urban centre, characterized by undulating pastoral land and floodplains associated with the Hunter River catchment. The area is sparsely populated, maintaining a distinct rural-residential character with low-density housing and agricultural land use serving as the primary demographic profile.
The locality is defined by its quiet, semi-rural lifestyle, offering residents proximity to the broader services of Maitland while preserving a detached, countryside atmosphere. It lacks a centralized commercial hub, with local amenities and infrastructure primarily focused on regional connectivity via local road networks. Historically, the region was developed as part of the early European expansion into the Hunter Valley, where fertile soils supported colonial-era agriculture and grazing. While much of the original landscape has been repurposed, Rosebrook remains representative of the historical pastoral development that shaped the lower Hunter Valley during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 73 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.