Caparra 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 Caparra
Caparra 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 topography, native bushland, and agricultural acreage typical of the NSW Mid North Coast hinterland. Due to its rural nature, Caparra has a very small population and a low population density, with residents primarily residing on acreage properties and working in surrounding agricultural or regional service hubs.
As a predominantly agricultural and residential community, Caparra features limited local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby larger towns for retail, healthcare, and educational services. The lifestyle is quiet and rural, centred around farming, livestock, and outdoor pursuits. Road connectivity is provided via local rural routes linking the locality to the wider Mid-Coast region.
Historically, the area developed in conjunction with the broader settlement of the Manning River catchment and the Mid North Coast. Traditional custodians of the wider region are the Biripi people. European settlement in the 19th century initially drove land use towards timber-getting, followed by beef cattle grazing and dairy farming, which continue to shape the rural landscape and heritage of the district today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 62 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.