Euroka crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Euroka
Euroka is a 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 undulating countryside, native bushland, and agricultural acreage typical of the Macleay Valley watershed. Demographically, Euroka is sparsely populated, with a community primarily consisting of residents engaged in local agriculture, livestock grazing, and acreage living, reflecting the broader low-density settlement pattern of the surrounding shire.
Due to its rural and remote nature, Euroka has limited local commercial amenities, relying instead on the nearby regional centre of Kempsey for major retail, educational, healthcare, and professional services. Local infrastructure within the locality is largely restricted to rural residential roads and properties. Recreational and social activities for residents are generally community-oriented or sourced from neighbouring towns within the Kempsey local government area.
Historically, the Euroka area sits on the traditional lands of the Dunghutti (Thunggutti) people, who have a long-standing cultural connection to the region. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the broader Macleay Valley developed rapidly through timber-getting, agriculture, and dairy farming. While Euroka retains fewer landmark heritage structures than the commercial centre of Kempsey, the locality's history is deeply intertwined with the agricultural expansion and pastoral heritage of the Mid North Coast.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 348 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.