Herons Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
15 recorded in this period, compared with 19 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Herons Creek
Herons Creek is a rural locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area and carrying the postcode 2439. Geographically, the area is characterised by dense native vegetation, low-lying floodplains, and waterways that drain toward the Camden Haven river system. Demographically, Herons Creek is sparsely populated, reflecting a tranquil rural lifestyle dominated by broadacre rural properties, forestry, and scattered residential dwellings rather than high-density urban development.
Local life and amenities in Herons Creek are primarily rural-focused, with residents relying on neighboring towns such as Kendall, Laurieton, and Port Macquarie for commercial, educational, and medical services. The locality is bisected by the Pacific Highway, providing regional connectivity. While local commercial infrastructure is minimal, the surrounding natural environment supports outdoor pursuits, and the area's economy traditionally ties into regional timber production, agriculture, and light industry.
Historically, the region's development was closely tied to the timber industry, taking advantage of the abundant hardwood forests along the New South Wales coast. European settlement in the wider Camden Haven and Hastings river districts expanded throughout the 19th century as timber-getters and pastoralists moved into the area. Place names and remnants of historical transport routes continue to reflect this pioneering forestry heritage, though much of the original industrial infrastructure has since been subsumed by contemporary infrastructure and regrowth.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 3 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
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.