Warkworth crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Warkworth
Warkworth is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Singleton Council local government area (postcode 2330). Geographically, it is defined by the Wollombi Brook and its proximity to the Hunter River, characterized by low-lying floodplains and undulating agricultural terrain. The area is sparsely populated, with a demographic profile primarily associated with the rural workforce and the mining industry, which dominates much of the surrounding landscape.
The local landscape is heavily influenced by large-scale open-cut coal mining operations, which define the primary economic activity and land use in the district. Due to the expansion of these mining activities, many of the area’s historic residences and community structures have been acquired or relocated over the past several decades. Consequently, public amenities and social infrastructure are minimal, with residents typically traveling to the nearby town of Singleton for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare.
Historically, Warkworth was settled during the early 19th century as a pastoral community, with land grants dating back to the 1820s. It was once a more prominent agricultural hub known for grazing and cropping. Several heritage-listed sites, including historic homesteads and early colonial infrastructure, remain as indicators of the region’s 19th-century European settlement. However, the footprint of the locality has been significantly altered by the long-term presence of the extractive industry, which remains the central focus of Warkworth’s modern historical narrative.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 42 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.