Dirty Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
18 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dirty Creek
Dirty Creek is a rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the City of Coffs Harbour local government area and the 2456 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural properties, positioned north of Coffs Harbour and inland from the Pacific Ocean. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily residing on acreage and farmsteads rather than in a concentrated township.
Local life in Dirty Creek is centered around rural living, primary production, and self-sufficiency, with residents relying on nearby larger hubs—such as Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour—for comprehensive retail, medical, educational, and commercial services. The locality lacks significant commercial amenities, though its natural environment supports outdoor pursuits and a quiet lifestyle. Transport connectivity is provided by local rural roads linking to the Pacific Highway corridor.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Gumbaynggirr people, who managed the country for millennia prior to European settlement. Following European arrival in the 19th century, the locality’s history was shaped by timber-getting, land clearing, and the eventual establishment of agricultural and pastoral holdings. The unusual name of the locality dates back to early colonial exploration and mapping of local watercourses.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 106 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.