Cudgera Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
18 recorded in this period, compared with 24 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cudgera Creek
Cudgera Creek is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Tweed Shire local government area under the postcode 2484. Geographically, the area is defined by its rolling topography, lush vegetation, and the watercourse from which it takes its name, flowing towards the coast near Hastings Point. The population is relatively small and dispersed, characteristic of the hinterland agricultural and acreage estates in the Tweed Valley, with residents largely relying on nearby regional hubs for comprehensive services.
Local life in Cudgera Creek is predominantly rural and quiet, centered around agriculture, horticulture, and acreage living. The locality lacks a major commercial retail center, meaning residents access shopping, professional services, and high schools in neighboring towns such as Pottsville, Murwillumbah, and Tweed Heads. The Pacific Motorway runs through the broader area, providing regional connectivity to the Gold Coast to the north and Byron Bay to the south.
Historically, the region was traditionally inhabited by the Bundjalung nation before European settlement in the 19th century. Early European activity in the Tweed Shire focused heavily on the timber industry, particularly the logging of valuable Australian red cedar, followed by the establishment of dairy farming and banana plantations. Over time, many of the original agricultural holdings in the creek valleys have transitioned into smaller rural-residential properties while retaining their natural and historical landscape features.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 339 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.