Dyers Crossing crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 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 Dyers Crossing
Dyers Crossing is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2429 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, rolling hills, and scattered native bushland typical of the NSW Mid North Coast hinterland. As a sparsely populated rural community, Dyers Crossing records a small population engaged primarily in primary industries such as beef cattle farming and local agriculture.
Local life in Dyers Crossing is centered around rural living, with residents typically traveling to nearby larger service hubs—such as Nabiac, Taree, or Forster-Tuncurry—for commercial, educational, and healthcare amenities. The locality itself functions primarily as a quiet residential and farming district, connected by a network of rural roads that link the wider Mid-Coast region. Community cohesion is largely maintained through regional networks and local agricultural associations.
Historically, the area was developed in the 19th and early 20th centuries as European settlers cleared land for timber getting, dairy farming, and general agriculture. The naming of Dyers Crossing reflects the historical practice of naming early transport routes and river crossings after local pioneer families or landholders. While few historical commercial structures remain in the immediate locality, the landscape retains a strong connection to the region's early pastoral and forestry heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 346 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.