Yarrawa crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yarrawa
Yarrawa is a rural locality situated in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales, falling within the Muswellbrook Shire local government area and the 2328 postcode. Geographically, the area is defined by its undulating pastoral landscape, primarily utilized for agriculture and grazing. Due to its sparsely populated nature, Yarrawa is characterized by low residential density, with demographics typical of the broader Hunter region’s agricultural communities, where the population remains small and distributed across large rural landholdings.
The locality functions as an integral part of the Muswellbrook rural district, relying on the nearby town of Muswellbrook for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. Local life is centered on primary production, and residents maintain access to regional infrastructure, including transport links that connect the area to the wider Hunter Valley economy. Historically, Yarrawa developed alongside the expansion of European settlement in the Hunter region during the 19th century, with land use primarily evolving from early pastoral leases to structured agricultural development. The area reflects the long-standing heritage of the Upper Hunter, characterized by its historical reliance on the land and its gradual integration into the regional economy of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 101 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.