Bellimbopinni crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bellimbopinni
Bellimbopinni is a rural locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the Kempsey Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2440. Geographically, the area is defined by a low-lying landscape closely associated with the floodplains and waterways of the Macleay River system. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated agricultural community, with most residents living on rural properties and acreage engaged in primary production.
Due to its rural and agrarian character, Bellimbopinni has limited local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Kempsey for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Local infrastructure primarily consists of rural residential dwellings, agricultural outbuildings, and a network of local roads supporting farming operations. The natural environment features fertile alluvial soils traditionally utilized for pastoral activities, including beef and dairy cattle farming.
Historically, the area developed as part of the broader expansion of European settlement along the Macleay River valley in the 19th century, driven by timber getting, agriculture, and river-based transport. Prior to European arrival, the land was part of the traditional country of the Thunggutti (or Dunghutti) Aboriginal people, who maintained a deep connection to the river systems and rich floodplains. Cultural heritage in the wider district is closely tied to both Indigenous history and the pioneering agricultural history of the Kempsey Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 82 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.