Godfreys Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Godfreys Creek
Godfreys Creek is a rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Hilltops Council local government area and the 2586 postcode. The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land, pastoral valleys, and remnant native bushland typical of the region’s tablelands transition. Due to its deeply rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed across large landholdings, with most residents engaged in primary production, predominantly dryland cropping and livestock grazing.
The locality operates primarily as an agricultural community with limited local infrastructure. Day-to-day services, commercial retail, schooling, and healthcare facilities are accessed in nearby regional hubs such as Boorowa and Harden. Community life is largely centered around informal rural networks, local agricultural pursuits, and regional centers within the Hilltops LGA.
European settlement in the Godfreys Creek area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism and squatting runs in the wake of early exploration in the Lachlan and Murrumbidgee river catchments. The locality derives its name from the geographic watercourse passing through the area. While it retains few historic commercial structures, the landscape features historic homesteads and rural infrastructure that reflect the region's early pastoral and agricultural development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 65 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.