Bobs Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bobs Creek
Bobs Creek is a rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area and the 2439 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by a mix of native bushland, agricultural holdings, and waterways typical of the Hastings River catchment. Due to its expansive rural landscape, Bobs Creek supports a very low population density, with residents primarily dispersed across large acreage properties and farms rather than concentrated residential hubs.
Local life in Bobs Creek is defined by a quiet, country lifestyle centered around primary production, livestock grazing, and environmental conservation. The locality lacks significant commercial amenities, meaning residents rely on nearby townships such as Wauchope or Kendall for retail, professional services, and high schools. Regional transport is facilitated by local connecting roads that link the rural community to the Pacific Highway corridor, providing access to broader services in Port Macquarie.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven initially by the timber-getting industry, cedar-logging, and the gradual clearing of land for pastoral use. The locality derives its name from the watercourse that traverses the area, which in turn was named after early European settlers or figures associated with the local frontier history. While few formal heritage-listed architectural structures remain, the cultural landscape retains historical significance tied to early agricultural clearing and traditional Aboriginal custodianship by the Birpai people.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 119 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.