Halfway Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
60 recorded in this period, compared with 78 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Halfway Creek
Halfway Creek is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2460. Geographically, the area is characterized by a mix of native bushland, agricultural holdings, and undulating terrain, positioned roughly halfway between the regional hubs of Grafton and Woolgoolga. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated community, with residents primarily residing on rural residential properties and acreage, contributing to a quiet, decentralized population distribution typical of the region's hinterland.
Local life in Halfway Creek is defined by its rural tranquility and natural environment, with residents largely relying on neighboring towns for commercial services, healthcare, and secondary education. The locality is bisected by the Pacific Highway, which historically served as the main arterial route through the area prior to regional bypass upgrades. Amenities within the immediate locality are limited, but the surrounding Clarence Valley provides access to community halls, local sports, and proximity to state forests and national parks that support outdoor recreation.
Historically, the area developed as part of the broader Clarence Valley pastoral and timber-getting expansion in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Its name reflects its historical significance as a resting or stopping point along the traditional transport route between Grafton and the coast. The heritage of Halfway Creek is closely tied to the traditional custodianship of the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr language groups, as well as the early European settlement, forestry, and road transport industries that shaped the Clarence Valley's rural development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 22 | 34 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 3 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 246 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.