Hopkins Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hopkins Creek
Hopkins Creek is a rural locality situated in the Tweed Shire of northeastern New South Wales, within the 2484 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, steep forested ranges, and agricultural land associated with the Tweed River catchment. Due to its rugged terrain and rural focus, Hopkins Creek has a very small population, contributing to the broader demographic profile of the Tweed hinterland, which is marked by low-density settlement and a strong connection to the natural environment.
Local life in Hopkins Creek is centered on rural activities, including small-scale agriculture, cattle grazing, and lifestyle property ownership. The locality does not contain major commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Murwillumbah for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Infrastructure within the locality is primarily limited to rural residential roads connecting local properties to the wider Tweed Shire road network.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Bundjalung Nation, who utilized the forested ranges and waterways for resource gathering. European settlement in the 19th and early 20th centuries initially drove activity related to timber getting, land clearing, and dairy farming. Over time, the economic focus shifted away from intensive primary production, preserving the quiet, rural character of the locality that persists today.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 139 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.