Big Jacks Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Big Jacks Creek
Big Jacks Creek is a rural locality situated in the North West slopes region of New South Wales, within the Liverpool Plains Shire local government area and the 2339 postcode. The geography is characterized by expansive, fertile plains associated with the Murray-Darling basin, interspersed with undulating agricultural land suited to broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its remote rural nature, the locality has a very small population dispersed across large pastoral landholdings, resulting in a minimal demographic footprint.
Local life in Big Jacks Creek is defined by primary production, with the local economy relying heavily on agriculture, including grain growing and cattle farming. The locality does not contain commercial amenities, retail centers, or schools; residents typically travel to nearby regional service hubs such as Quirindi or Werris Creek for commerce, education, health services, and community infrastructure.
The history of the area is rooted in traditional Indigenous custodianship by the Gomeroi (Kamilaroi) people, followed by European settlement in the 19th century as pastoralists established large runs across the Liverpool Plains. The locality’s name reflects the prominent local watercourse, which has historically supported pastoral expansion. While retaining few built heritage structures, the landscape itself bears the enduring footprint of generations of agricultural use and Indigenous heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 61 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.