Horse Station Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Horse Station Creek
Horse Station Creek is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2474 postcode. The geography is characterized by undulating pastoral land, remnant bushland, and waterways typical of the Richmond River catchment. Due to its remote and strictly rural nature, the area supports a very small population, with residents primarily dispersed across large agricultural properties.
Local life in Horse Station Creek is centered on primary production, predominantly beef cattle grazing and related agricultural pursuits. The locality has no commercial hub, retail amenities, or public transport infrastructure. Residents rely on nearby settlements such as Kyogle and Bonalbo for essential services, schooling, and healthcare.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality's name reflects the early pastoral history of the region, when the valleys and creeks were utilized by squatters and pioneers for horse and livestock stations. European heritage in the broader district is tied to the timber-getting and dairy industries that shaped the development of the wider Kyogle shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 147 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.