Kew crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
76 recorded in this period, compared with 79 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kew
Kew is a small rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2439. Geographically positioned near the Camden Haven river system, the area is characterised by rolling green hills, pastoral land, and proximity to coastal environments. Demographically, Kew functions as a quiet residential and rural hub with a relatively small population, servicing surrounding agricultural and semi-rural communities.
Local life in Kew is centered around a modest commercial hub that provides essential services, community spaces, and local businesses to residents and passing travelers along the Pacific Highway corridor. The locality acts as a gateway to the broader Camden Haven district, offering easy access to nearby national parks, state forests, and coastal beaches. Educational and comprehensive civic services are primarily accessed in neighboring towns such as Kendall and Laurieton.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the timber and agricultural industries that shaped the Camden Haven region. Transport routes, including the early development of roads and the North Coast railway line nearby, played a vital role in connecting Kew to regional markets. Today, the locality retains a distinct historical rural character, reflecting the early settlement patterns of the New South Wales mid-north coast.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 15 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 3 |
| Fraud | 8 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 11 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 7 |
| Liquor offences | 5 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 0 |
| Trespass | 4 | 1 |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 |
| Other offences | 2 | 7 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 3 |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,761 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.