Deep Creek (Kempsey) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Deep Creek (Kempsey)
Deep Creek is a semi-rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Kempsey Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2440. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying coastal floodplains, wetlands, and agricultural land typical of the Macleay Valley watershed. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated area with a community largely integrated into the broader rural and regional economy centred on the nearby town of Kempsey.
Local life in Deep Creek is defined by its quiet rural environment, with land use primarily dedicated to agriculture, livestock grazing, and acreage living. Due to its rural and small-scale residential nature, day-to-day commercial amenities, secondary schooling, and comprehensive healthcare services are accessed a short distance away in Kempsey. The locality is connected via local road networks that link residents to the Pacific Highway corridor and regional hubs.
Historically, the region is part of the traditional lands of the Dunghutti (Thunggutti) Aboriginal people, who have a long-standing cultural and historical connection to the waterways and floodplains of the Macleay Valley. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area surrounding Kempsey and its associated creeks developed primarily around timber getting, agriculture, and dairy farming, shaping the rural landscape that persists today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
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.