Collins Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Collins Creek
Collins Creek is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2474 postcode. The geography is characterized by undulating hills, cleared agricultural land, and remnant subtropical vegetation typical of the Border Ranges foothills. Due to its deeply rural nature, the population is very small, consisting primarily of scattered farming households and rural-residential landholders.
The local economy and lifestyle are centered around primary production, predominantly beef cattle grazing and small-scale agriculture. Essential services, commercial retail, and schooling are not located within the immediate locality; residents rely on nearby regional centers such as Kyogle and Woodenbong for healthcare, education, shopping, and community services.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Bundjalung nation before European settlement in the 19th century. European history in Collins Creek is closely tied to the timber industry, dairy farming, and subsequent agricultural development that opened up the isolated valleys of the Kyogle shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 167 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.