Waverly crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 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 Waverly
Waverly is a rural locality situated within the Upper Hunter Shire in New South Wales, sharing the 2337 postcode. The area is characterized by undulating agricultural landscapes and pastoral terrain typical of the broader Hunter Valley region. As a sparsely populated rural district, it maintains a low demographic density, with the community primarily consisting of families and individuals engaged in primary production, including broadacre farming and livestock grazing.
Life in Waverly is defined by its quiet, agrarian atmosphere, with residents relying on nearby service hubs, such as Scone, for commercial, educational, and healthcare amenities. The locality lacks significant urban infrastructure, instead prioritizing land stewardship and open-space preservation. Historically, the area reflects the broader patterns of colonial settlement in the Upper Hunter, where early European land grants were predominantly utilized for grazing and wheat cultivation. Evidence of this heritage persists through the region’s long-standing agricultural traditions and the preservation of historic homesteads that document the area's development from the 19th century onwards.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 77 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.