East Kempsey crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
165 recorded in this period, compared with 173 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About East Kempsey
East Kempsey is a locality and suburb in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the Kempsey Shire local government area (postcode 2440). Positioned directly east of the Kempsey town center, the area is geographically defined by its proximity to the Macleay River, which influences its low-lying terrain and surrounding floodplain environment. Demographically, the locality functions as an integral residential extension of the broader Kempsey hub, sharing its regional population characteristics and employment sectors.
The locality offers a mix of residential housing, local parks, and essential services, functioning primarily as a residential complement to the commercial center of Kempsey. Residents have ready access to the broader civic, educational, and healthcare amenities located just across the Macleay River, including local schools and retail facilities. Road infrastructure connects East Kempsey to the Pacific Highway corridor and surrounding regional centers via the broader Kempsey road network.
Historically, East Kempsey shares the rich European and Indigenous heritage of the Macleay Valley, an area traditionally inhabited by the Dunghutti people. The region developed significantly during the 19th century following European settlement, driven by timber-getting, agriculture, and river-based transport along the Macleay River. Several historic sites and older residential structures remain within the broader Kempsey area, reflecting its long history as a rural service hub in New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 21 | 16 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 20 | 10 |
| Malicious damage to property | 16 | 14 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 14 | 29 |
| Steal from dwelling | 14 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 3 |
| Trespass | 8 | 12 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 17 |
| Fraud | 4 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 7 |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,336 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.