Debenham crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Debenham
Debenham is a rural locality situated in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area of New South Wales, within the 2446 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, native bushland, and cleared agricultural properties typical of the NSW Mid North Coast hinterland. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily residing on acreage or working farms, contributing to a quiet, low-density demographic profile.
Local life in Debenham is centered around primary agricultural pursuits, particularly beef cattle grazing and forestry. The locality itself operates primarily as a residential and farming community with minimal commercial infrastructure. Residents rely on nearby service centres, such as Wauchope and Port Macquarie, for major retail, educational, healthcare, and employment facilities. Access is provided by a network of rural local roads connecting to regional transport arteries.
European settlement in the region dates back to the 19th century, driven by the timber industry, cedar-getting, and subsequent agricultural clearing of the Hastings River catchment and its tributaries. While Debenham retains limited formal historic infrastructure compared to larger surrounding towns, the landscape bears the historical imprint of early pastoral subdivision and regional resource extraction. Local heritage is closely tied to the broader pioneering history of the Port Macquarie-Hastings hinterland and the traditional custodianship of the Birpai people.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5 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.