Eden Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Eden Creek
Eden Creek is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2474. The geography of the area is characterized by undulating terrain, agricultural land, and native bushland typical of the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. Due to its rural nature, Eden Creek has a very small population, with residents primarily dispersed across large agricultural properties and lifestyle blocks rather than concentrated in a distinct town center.
The local lifestyle in Eden Creek is centered around primary production, predominantly beef cattle grazing and agriculture, alongside rural residential living. The locality does not host major commercial amenities or retail hubs; instead, residents rely on nearby service centers such as Kyogle and Casino for everyday shopping, professional services, education, and healthcare.
European settlement in the region dates back to the 19th century, driven by the timber industry and the subsequent establishment of pastoral leases. The area's history is closely tied to the broader development of the Richmond River catchment, transitioning from early cedar-cutting and land clearing to dairy and beef farming. While few formal heritage sites are nationally listed within the immediate locality, the cultural landscape retains historical markers of early European farming families and transport routes alongside the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 136 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.