Kerewong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 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 Kerewong
Kerewong is a rural locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area and the 2439 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, native eucalypt forests, and proximity to state forest lands, contributing to a tranquil and secluded natural environment. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, consisting primarily of acreage properties and agricultural holdings.
Local life in Kerewong is centered around rural living, forestry, and small-scale agriculture. The locality has minimal commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby townships such as Kendall, Wauchope, and Laurieton for essential services, retail, schooling, and healthcare. The surrounding natural landscape supports outdoor recreational activities such as bushwalking, 4WD touring, and wildlife observation.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land for the Birpai Aboriginal people, who managed the rich forest resources and waterways. Following European arrival in the 19th century, the region's history was heavily shaped by the timber-getting and logging industries, which exploited the dense stands of hardwoods in the surrounding hills. Today, remnants of this industrial heritage remain visible in the historical logging tracks and cultural landscape of the wider state forest network.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7 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.