Jacks Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
21 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Jacks Creek
Jacks Creek is a rural locality situated in north-western New South Wales, within the Narrabri Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2390. Geographically, the area is characterised by flat to undulating agricultural plains typical of the Murray-Darling basin, featuring a semi-arid to temperate climate suited to broadacre farming and grazing. Due to its expansive rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, with most residents residing on working farms and pastoral holdings rather than in a concentrated township.
Local life and the economy in Jacks Creek are centered around primary production, predominantly dryland and irrigated agriculture, as well as livestock grazing. Because the locality lacks a commercial center or dedicated civic amenities, residents rely on the nearby regional hub of Narrabri for retail services, healthcare, secondary education, and professional amenities. Transport links are maintained via a network of regional rural roads connecting the locality to the Kamilaroi Highway.
Historically, the region lies within the traditional lands of the Gamilaraay (Kamilaroi) Aboriginal people, who managed the country for millennia before European settlement. Following European exploration of the Namoi Valley in the 19th century, the area was progressively taken up for pastoral runs and agricultural development. The locality takes its name from the primary watercourse running through the district, which remains a defining geographical feature of the historical pastoral landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 180 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.