Cedar Party crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 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 Cedar Party
Cedar Party is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2429 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and waterways that contribute to the broader Manning River catchment. Demographically, Cedar Party is sparsely populated, reflecting a typical rural Australian profile where residents are primarily engaged in primary industries, local trades, or retirement, living on acreage and dispersed farmsteads.
Local life in Cedar Party is quiet and self-reliant, revolving around rural pursuits such as livestock grazing and small-scale farming. Due to its low population density, the locality relies heavily on nearby service centres, such as Wingham and Taree, for comprehensive commercial, educational, and healthcare amenities. Community interaction in the area is generally informal, supported by regional infrastructure and local road networks connecting residents to the wider Mid-Coast region.
The locality derives its distinctive European historical name from the cedar-getting era of the 19th century, when timber cutters harvested red cedar (*Toona ciliata*) from the dense river brushes of the region. This early industry played a significant role in opening up the interior of the Mid-North Coast for European settlement and agriculture. While physical reminders of the timber-getting days are scarce, the historical landscape remains tied to this foundational period of resource extraction and subsequent rural development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 379 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.