Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings)
Black Creek is a rural locality situated within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area in New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2439. Geographically, the area is characterized by a predominantly rural and bushland landscape, defined by its namesake watercourses, undulating terrain, and proximity to the broader Hastings hinterland. Due to its expansive semi-rural layout, the population is sparse, consisting largely of acreage properties, farming homesteads, and dispersed residential dwellings rather than a concentrated urban center.
In terms of local life and amenities, Black Creek relies heavily on neighboring regional hubs—such as Kendall, Wauchope, and Port Macquarie—for commercial services, secondary education, and specialized healthcare. The locality itself offers a quiet, nature-focused lifestyle centered around primary agricultural pursuits, forestry, and rural living. Local infrastructure is primarily limited to connecting rural roadways, with daily amenities accessed in the surrounding settlements of the lower Hastings region.
Historically, the area developed as part of the wider expansion of the Mid North Coast, initially utilized for cedar-getting, timber-felling, and subsequent agricultural clearing. Traditional custodianship of the region belongs to the Birpai people, who managed the rich ecosystems of the Hastings river systems for millennia prior to European settlement. While few commercial heritage sites are formally listed within the immediate locality, the cultural landscape retains deep significance tied to both Indigenous heritage and the region's 19th-century pastoral history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
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.