Beechwood crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
48 recorded in this period, compared with 29 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Beechwood
Beechwood is a semi-rural locality situated in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area of New South Wales, within the 2446 postcode. Geographically positioned west of Port Macquarie along the Hastings River hinterland, the area is characterized by rolling green pastures, undulating hills, and pockets of native bushland. Demographically, it functions primarily as a quiet residential and farming community, attracting families and retirees seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of major regional hubs like Wauchope and Port Macquarie.
The local community centers around the historic Beechwood village hub, which provides essential amenities including a general store, a local primary school, a community hall, and the well-known Beechwood Hotel. Recreational activities in the area are largely nature-focused, benefiting from proximity to the Hastings River for fishing and kayaking, as well as local sporting facilities. The locality relies heavily on nearby Wauchope for broader commercial, medical, and secondary educational services.
European settlement in the Beechwood area dates back to the 19th century, driven initially by the timber-getting industry that utilized the Hastings River for transport. As the forests were cleared, the fertile alluvial flats and surrounding slopes were transitioned into dairy and beef cattle farming. Several historic homesteads and local landmarks remain from this pioneering era, reflecting the agricultural heritage that shaped the modern rural character of the locality.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 5 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 5 |
| Fraud | 2 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 6 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 914 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.