Summer Hill (Dungog) 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 Summer Hill (Dungog)
Summer Hill is a rural locality situated within the Dungog Shire in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2421. Geographically, the area is defined by rolling hills, undulating pastureland, and small-scale agricultural holdings typical of the Williams River valley. As a sparsely populated rural district, Summer Hill lacks a concentrated village center, with the local demographic consisting primarily of primary producers and residents seeking a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle.
The area is primarily served by the nearby town of Dungog, which provides essential services, retail facilities, and educational amenities for residents. Local life is characterized by agricultural land use, including livestock grazing and small-scale farming, supported by a network of winding local roads. Historically, Summer Hill has been part of the broader Dungog Shire’s pastoral development, with its heritage rooted in the nineteenth-century expansion of agriculture in the region. Evidence of this past remains in the locality's rural landscape and historic farmsteads, which reflect the region's long-standing connection to the land and the colonial-era settlement of the Hunter Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
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.