Sugarloaf crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf is a rural locality situated within the Dungog Shire in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. Characterized by its undulating topography and proximity to the foothills of the Barrington Tops, the area features a landscape dominated by agricultural grazing land and pockets of remnant eucalypt forest. As a sparsely populated rural community, Sugarloaf functions primarily as an agricultural hub, with demographics reflecting a small, dispersed population typical of the surrounding hinterland.
Local life in Sugarloaf is centered on its pastoral identity, with residents largely reliant on the neighboring town of Dungog for essential services, education, and retail needs. Infrastructure in the locality is minimal, consisting primarily of rural road networks that support local farming operations and facilitate access to the broader Dungog Shire. Heritage in the region is defined by its long-standing association with colonial-era land clearing and the development of the dairy and beef cattle industries, which remain the primary drivers of the local economy and define the region’s cultural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 65 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.