Chilcotts Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Chilcotts Creek
Chilcotts Creek is a rural locality in the North West slopes region of New South Wales, situated within the Liverpool Plains Shire local government area and covered by the 2339 postcode. The geography of the area is characterized by flat to undulating plains associated with the Namoi River catchment, supporting a landscape primarily dedicated to broadacre agriculture, dryland cropping, and livestock grazing. Due to its expansive rural nature and small geographic footprint, the population is very sparse, consisting primarily of farming families and dispersed rural homesteads rather than a distinct township.
As a secluded agricultural district, Chilcotts Creek has minimal local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional service hubs such as Quirindi and Werris Creek for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Daily life in the locality is centered around primary production, with local infrastructure limited to rural roads, farm access tracks, and electricity transmission lines. Community engagement for residents typically occurs through broader Liverpool Plains Shire networks, including regional agricultural associations and local sporting clubs.
The history of Chilcotts Creek is tied to the traditional custodianship of the Kamilaroi people, who managed the rich Liverpool Plains landscape for millennia prior to European settlement. Following European exploration of the region in the early 19th century, the area was opened up for pastoral runs, eventually evolving into structured agricultural holdings. While the locality contains few major heritage-listed architectural sites, the broader region retains historical significance related to early squatting runs, the expansion of the Main Northern railway line, and the development of the Australian wheat and livestock industries.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 16 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.