Burrell Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 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 Burrell Creek
Burrell Creek is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2429 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, agricultural lands, and native bushland, centered around the waterway from which it takes its name. The demographic profile reflects a small, dispersed population typical of rural New South Wales, with residents primarily engaged in primary industries such as agriculture and livestock grazing, alongside a growing proportion of retirees seeking a rural lifestyle.
Local life in Burrell Creek is quiet and community-focused, relying heavily on nearby regional hubs for comprehensive commercial and municipal services. The locality itself features rural residential properties and working farms, with social activity traditionally centered around local community halls, volunteer bushfire brigades, and agricultural networks. Educational, retail, and healthcare infrastructure are accessed in larger surrounding towns within the Mid-Coast local government area.
Historically, the region developed in the 19th and early 20th centuries alongside the expansion of European settlement in the Manning River catchment. The local economy was historically underpinned by timber-getting, dairy farming, and small-scale agriculture. While much of the original timber industry has receded, the area retains its historic rural character through its legacy farming families, rural architecture, and pastoral landscapes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 7 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 233 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.