Forbes River crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Forbes River
Forbes River is a rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area and the 2446 postcode. Geographically, the area is defined by its namesake waterway, the Forbes River, a tributary of the Hastings River system. The terrain is characterized by undulating topography, dense native vegetation, and cleared agricultural valleys. Due to its remote and rugged setting, the locality has a very small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary production and rural-residential living.
Local life in Forbes River is centered around quiet, land-based activities such as beef cattle farming, forestry, and environmental stewardship. The area has minimal commercial infrastructure, relying instead on nearby regional centers like Wauchope and Port Macquarie for major retail, healthcare, educational services, and employment. Amenities within the locality are sparse, consisting mainly of rural properties, local roads, and natural assets that support outdoor recreation, fishing, and bushwalking.
Prior to European settlement, the Forbes River area was part of the traditional lands of the Birpai Aboriginal people, who utilized the rich river systems and forests for sustenance and cultural practices. Following European exploration of the Hastings River catchment in the 19th century, the locality was gradually opened up for timber harvesting and pastoral leaseholds. The region's history is closely tied to the timber industry, which shaped the initial European settlement patterns, infrastructure development, and clearing of the surrounding valleys.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 20 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.