Crabbes Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
16 recorded in this period, compared with 16 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Crabbes Creek
Crabbes Creek is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Tweed Shire local government area (postcode 2483). Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating green hills, agricultural land, and subtropical rainforest remnants typical of the Tweed River valley. Demographically, the population is small and predominantly comprises rural residents, families, and retirees seeking a quiet lifestyle, with a community profile centered around agricultural and acreage living.
Local life in Crabbes Creek is quiet and self-contained, relying heavily on neighboring townships for comprehensive retail, medical, and professional services. The locality features basic community infrastructure, including the historic Crabbes Creek Hall, which serves as a local gathering space. The area is also traversed by the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, a popular regional amenity for cyclists and walkers that utilizes the disused Murwillumbah railway line, boosting local recreational activity and tourism.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven primarily by the timber industry, which harvested valuable red cedar from the surrounding rainforests. Following the clearing of the land, the economy transitioned to dairy farming, banana growing, and general agriculture. The heritage of the locality is preserved through remnants of its agricultural past, historical homesteads, and the enduring landscape of the Tweed Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 343 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.