Wingen crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wingen
Wingen is a rural locality (postcode 2337) situated in the Upper Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Upper Hunter Shire local government area. Located approximately 20 kilometres north of Scone, the area is defined by the surrounding pastoral landscape and the prominent Wingen Maid mountain formation. The population remains small and dispersed, primarily consisting of residents engaged in agricultural pursuits, including cattle grazing and equine industries, reflective of the broader economic character of the Hunter Valley.
The village is situated along the New England Highway, which provides the primary transit link for local transport and commerce. Amenities in Wingen are modest, serving as a quiet residential and agricultural hub rather than a major commercial center. The local landscape is dominated by the Burning Mountain Nature Reserve, which attracts visitors interested in the rare natural phenomenon of a subterranean coal seam fire. This landmark serves as the area's most notable geological and tourism feature.
Historically, the region was inhabited by the Geawegal people before European settlement occurred in the early 19th century. Wingen developed as a stop along the transport corridor linking the Hunter Valley to the New England tablelands. The name "Wingen" is widely believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "fire," a reference to the perpetually burning coal seam. The locality retains a heritage character rooted in its 19th-century pastoral roots, with several sites reflecting the evolution of rural agricultural settlement in New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 2 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 277 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.