South Maitland crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
55 recorded in this period, compared with 49 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About South Maitland
South Maitland is a suburb situated within the City of Maitland local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. Geographically, it is defined by its proximity to the Hunter River and its position south of the Maitland central business district, serving as a transitional area between urban residential zones and rural landscapes. Demographically, the suburb is characterized by a mix of long-term residents and families, reflecting the broader growth and socioeconomic trends of the Maitland region.
The area is primarily residential, supported by local amenities including public transport links via the Maitland railway station and proximity to the regional retail hubs and educational institutions of the greater Maitland area. Local life is centered on established streetscapes and community infrastructure that serves the surrounding suburban network. Historically, South Maitland developed alongside the coal mining and agricultural industries that shaped the Hunter Valley, and it retains a heritage landscape marked by late 19th and early 20th-century architecture that underscores the region's development as an inland service center.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 6 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 7 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 432 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.