Huntingdon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Huntingdon
Huntingdon is a rural locality situated in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area of New South Wales, within the 2446 postcode. Geographically positioned along the Hastings River catchment area west of Port Macquarie, the landscape is characterized by rolling hills, fertile river flats, and agricultural holdings. The population is predominantly small and dispersed, reflecting a quiet, rural lifestyle centered around primary production, including beef cattle grazing and localized farming.
Local life in Huntingdon is defined by its rural tranquility and close connection to nature, with residents relying primarily on nearby larger service hubs such as Wauchope and Port Macquarie for comprehensive retail, healthcare, and educational facilities. Infrastructure within the locality is largely agricultural and residential, consisting of rural properties, local roads, and community links to the Oxley Highway. The area’s natural environment provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, including fishing and kayaking along the Hastings River.
Historically, the region developed alongside the broader settlement of the Hastings River valley, which began in the early 19th century following the establishment of the Port Macquarie penal settlement. Originally inhabited by the Birpai Aboriginal people, the area was progressively cleared and settled by Europeans for timber getting, agriculture, and dairy farming. While Huntingdon retains few large commercial centers, its historic rural character is preserved through longstanding land use patterns and heritage connections shared across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 86 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.