Singleton Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
330 recorded in this period, compared with 319 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Singleton Heights
Singleton Heights is a residential suburb located in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, situated approximately three kilometers northeast of the Singleton town center. Part of the Singleton Council local government area and sharing the 2330 postcode, the suburb is characterized by its elevated topography, which provides expansive views of the surrounding Hunter River valley and the nearby coal mining operations. The demographic profile is primarily composed of families and professionals, many of whom are employed in the regional mining, agricultural, and service sectors that drive the local economy.
The suburb functions as a self-contained residential community, supported by local amenities including the Singleton Heights Public School, a neighborhood shopping complex, and several recreational parks. Connectivity to the wider Singleton township is facilitated by a network of well-maintained arterial roads, ensuring residents have access to broader commercial, health, and transport services. While the region’s history is rooted in the early 19th-century colonial settlement and the agricultural development of the Hunter Valley, Singleton Heights itself was primarily developed during the mid-to-late 20th century to accommodate the population growth associated with the area's industrial expansion.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 54 | 45 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 54 | 36 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 43 | 21 |
| Malicious damage to property | 43 | 51 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 21 | 20 |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 11 | 11 |
| Steal from dwelling | 11 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 11 |
| Fraud | 9 | 20 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 14 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 12 |
| Criminal intent | 5 | 2 |
| Trespass | 5 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 3 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,896 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.