Hickeys Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hickeys Creek
Hickeys Creek is a rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Kempsey Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2440. Geographically, the area is defined by undulating topography, native bushland, and agricultural acreage flanking the waterway from which it derives its name, contributing to a quiet, dispersed settlement pattern. Due to its rural nature, the population is small, consisting largely of residents engaged in local primary production, property maintenance, and lifestyle farming.
Local life in Hickeys Creek is characterized by a strong sense of rural self-sufficiency and community connection, with residents typically travelling to nearby larger towns such as Kempsey for commercial retail, secondary education, and specialized health services. The local amenity is predominantly agricultural and natural, offering residents outdoor pursuits such as fishing, bushwalking, and property-based farming. Infrastructure within the locality is minimal, primarily comprising rural residential dwellings, local roads, and farm outbuildings set against a backdrop of natural bushland and pastoral views.
Historically, the locality is part of the traditional lands of the Dhanggati (Thunggutti) people, who inhabited the fertile river valleys and surrounding ranges of the Macleay River catchment. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area developed primarily as a timber-getting and agricultural district, utilizing the region's rich soils and waterways for grazing and small-scale crop cultivation. Over time, the landscape transitioned from active pioneering industries to the quieter rural and lifestyle acreage patterns that characterize the modern settlement today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 128 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.