Hyndmans Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hyndmans Creek
Hyndmans Creek is a rural locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, administered by the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council within the 2446 postcode area. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, native bushland, and cleared agricultural acreage associated with local watercourses. Due to its expansive rural layout, the locality has a very low population density, with residents primarily dispersed across large landholdings and farmsteads.
The lifestyle in Hyndmans Creek is distinctly quiet and agrarian, focusing on primary production such as livestock grazing and horticulture. The locality functions primarily as a residential and agricultural hinterland, containing no major commercial hubs, retail centers, or dense residential subdivisions. Residents rely on neighboring towns and service centers within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area for commercial goods, healthcare, educational facilities, and community infrastructure.
European settlement in the region dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of timber-getting, agriculture, and pastoral leases throughout the Hastings River catchment. The locality’s name reflects the historical European presence and geographical markers tied to early land grants and exploration. While retaining its historical agricultural identity, the area has undergone gradual modernization, transitioning from early pioneering industries to contemporary rural-residential living.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 41 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.