Wybong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wybong
Wybong is a rural locality situated in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, falling within the Muswellbrook Shire local government area (postcode 2333). Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral land, grazing properties, and its proximity to the Wybong Creek, a significant tributary within the Hunter River catchment. The population is sparse, typical of the region's agricultural focus, with residents primarily engaged in livestock farming, viticulture, and thoroughbred horse breeding, which are key industries for the broader Muswellbrook district.
Local life in Wybong centers on its quiet, community-oriented atmosphere, supported by essential services located in the nearby township of Muswellbrook. The area relies on regional road networks, primarily the Wybong Road, to connect residents to administrative, educational, and commercial facilities. The landscape is largely defined by private agricultural holdings, and the locality maintains a traditional rural character with limited commercial infrastructure, prioritizing land stewardship and farming heritage.
The history of Wybong is closely tied to the expansion of European settlement in the Hunter Valley during the 19th century, when the fertile river valleys were developed for sheep and cattle grazing. The locality retains a historical footprint consistent with the frontier development of the Upper Hunter, characterized by early homesteads and established land grants. While few prominent historical landmarks remain, the area preserves its agricultural lineage through long-standing land ownership patterns and a community identity rooted in the traditional primary production sectors of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 100 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.