Capeen Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Capeen Creek
Capeen 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 terrain, agricultural land, and native bushland typical of the Richmond River catchment. Due to its dispersed rural population, demographic data is largely subsumed within the broader Kyogle LGA, with residents primarily engaged in primary industries such as beef cattle grazing and agriculture.
Local life in Capeen Creek centers around a quiet, agrarian lifestyle with limited commercial amenities. Residents rely on nearby service hubs such as Bonalbo, Tabulam, and Kyogle for retail, schooling, healthcare, and community services. The locality is connected by a network of rural roads that facilitate local transport and agricultural logistics, while the natural environment offers opportunities for outdoor pursuits typical of the region's rural valleys.
Historically, the area developed following European settlement and the expansion of the timber and pastoral industries in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The lands surrounding Capeen Creek are situated within the traditional country of the Bundjalung nation, who maintained a connection to the area prior to colonisation. Today, the locality retains its historic rural character, with historical markers and regional heritage primarily preserved through local historical societies and descendants of early settler families.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 13 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.