Horseshoe Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Horseshoe Creek
Horseshoe 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. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, agricultural lands, and remnant native vegetation defined by the local creek system from which it takes its name. Demographically, Horseshoe Creek supports a small, dispersed population typical of the region's agricultural hinterland, with residents primarily engaged in primary production, land management, and rural lifestyle properties.
Due to its rural and low-density nature, local life and amenities in Horseshoe Creek are largely self-contained, with residents relying on the nearby town of Kyogle for commercial services, secondary education, health care, and administrative needs. The local economy is grounded in agriculture, predominantly beef cattle grazing and localized farming. Community interaction centers around regional hubs, and the area is connected by a network of rural roads linking it to the broader Richmond Valley transport routes.
Historically, the locality developed alongside the broader settlement of the Kyogle area during the 19th and early 20th centuries, driven by the timber industry and subsequent conversion of land for dairy and beef farming. While retaining its historical agrarian landscape, the area has transitioned away from intensive dairying toward lifestyle blocks and diversified livestock operations, preserving a quiet rural character reflective of the Northern Rivers' pastoral history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 69 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.