Barraganyatti crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
27 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Barraganyatti
Barraganyatti is a rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Kempsey Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2441. Geographically characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and cleared agricultural parcels, the area is typical of the hinterland surrounding the Macleay River valley. The population is small and dispersed, primarily residing on acreage properties and farms, reflecting a quiet rural demographic focused on primary production and lifestyle property holding.
Local life in Barraganyatti is defined by its peaceful, agrarian environment, with residents relying on nearby regional centers such as Kempsey for major commercial services, secondary education, health care, and employment. The locality itself features minimal commercial infrastructure, functioning predominantly as a residential and agricultural community. Road connectivity is provided via local rural routes linking the area to the Pacific Highway corridor, supporting regional transit and agricultural transport.
European settlement in the Barraganyatti area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of timber-getting, dairy farming, and agriculture throughout the Macleay district. Historic land use has left a legacy of pastoral heritage, with several long-standing family holdings and rural structures remaining across the landscape. The locality retains its historical ties to the broader indigenous Gathang-speaking language groups of the mid-north coast, who historically inhabited and managed the wider region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 0 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 3 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 150 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.