Brays Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Brays Creek
Brays Creek is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Tweed Shire local government area (postcode 2484). Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, dense native vegetation, and proximity to several protected natural reserves near the Queensland border. Due to its rural classification, Brays Creek has a small, dispersed population residing primarily on acreage and agricultural properties, contributing to a quiet, low-density demographic profile.
Local life in Brays Creek is defined by a rural lifestyle focused on agriculture, hobby farming, and environmental conservation. The locality lacks a major commercial centre, relying instead on nearby towns such as Murwillumbah for essential services, retail, schooling, and healthcare facilities. Infrastructure within Brays Creek itself is minimal, consisting mainly of local access roads servicing rural residential and farming properties.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven primarily by the timber industry and subsequent agricultural development, particularly dairy farming and beef cattle production. The locality takes its name from early pioneers who operated in the Tweed River catchment. While few historical commercial structures remain, the cultural heritage of the area is closely tied to the traditional custodianship of the Bundjalung nation, as well as the early European pastoral and forestry history of the Tweed Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 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.