Bottle Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bottle Creek
Bottle Creek is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2469 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, native bushland, and agricultural properties typical of the lush hinterland near the Queensland border. Due to its expansive rural landscape, the population is very small and dispersed, contributing to a quiet, low-density demographic profile primarily engaged in primary production.
Local life in Bottle Creek is centered around rural activities, including beef cattle grazing and lifestyle farming. The locality functions primarily as a residential and agricultural community, lacking major commercial amenities or retail centers. Residents rely on nearby towns, such as Kyogle and Tabulam, for essential services, secondary education, health care, and retail shopping. Road transport is the primary means of connectivity via local and regional routes linking the scattered homesteads to the broader LGA.
Historically, the area developed through timber-getting, agriculture, and the establishment of early pastoral leases in the 19th century, following the displacement of the original Indigenous custodians of the Bundjalung nation. The heritage of Bottle Creek is closely tied to the broader settlement history of the Kyogle shire, marked by the clearing of subtropical rainforests for dairying and beef cattle. While few historical structures remain prominent, the cultural landscape reflects the enduring influence of early European pioneer farming families and the natural resource industries that shaped the region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 42 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.