Kendall crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
52 recorded in this period, compared with 36 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kendall
Kendall is a small village situated on the banks of Camden Haven River in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area (postcode 2439). The locality is characterized by a mix of residential areas, surrounding agricultural lands, and native bushland typical of the New South Wales North Coast. While detailed, localized demographic figures are often grouped into broader statistical areas, the population generally consists of families, retirees, and individuals seeking a regional, semi-rural lifestyle.
The village serves as a quiet local service hub, featuring essential amenities such as a primary school, local shops, and community spaces. It is connected to the broader region via the North Coast railway line, with Kendall railway station providing passenger services, and nearby access to the Pacific Highway facilitates travel to larger commercial centers like Port Macquarie and Taree. The surrounding natural environment supports outdoor recreational activities, including fishing, kayaking, and bushwalking along the Camden Haven river system.
Originally inhabited by the Birpai Aboriginal people, the area was settled by Europeans in the 19th century, initially developing around the timber industry and river transport. The locality was historically known as Camden Haven before being renamed in honor of the prominent Australian poet Henry Kendall, who lived and worked in the area as a forest inspector during the 1880s. Today, the village maintains its historical character through preserved nineteenth-century architecture and local heritage markers celebrating its association with the poet.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Fraud | 3 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Other theft | 2 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,153 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.