Faulkland crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Faulkland
Faulkland is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2422. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural properties typical of the mid-north coast hinterland. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily consisting of acreage and farm holdings rather than a concentrated residential town center.
The locality functions as a quiet farming and rural-residential community, with residents relying on nearby regional centers such as Gloucester or Wingham for essential services, retail, schooling, and healthcare. Local activity is predominantly agrarian, focusing on livestock grazing and small-scale primary production. The surrounding natural environment provides residents with a secluded lifestyle characterized by expansive green spaces and outdoor recreation.
Historically, Faulkland developed as part of the broader expansion of European settlement and agricultural enterprise in the Manning and Gloucester river valleys. The area's heritage is closely tied to the timber-getting and pastoral industries that shaped the early development of the Mid-Coast region. While few formal historical landmarks are prominently listed within the locality itself, the landscape retains remnants of its early agrarian history through historic rural property boundaries and traditional farming infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 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.