Kinchela crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kinchela
Kinchela is a rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Kempsey Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2440. Geographically, the area is defined by its low-lying, flood-prone floodplains adjacent to the Macleay River as it approaches the Pacific Ocean. The demographic profile reflects a small, dispersed population typical of rural agricultural districts in the region, with residents primarily engaged in primary production and land management.
Due to its sparse population and rural setting, Kinchela has very few local commercial amenities, with residents relying on nearby towns such as Smithtown and the regional hub of Kempsey for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. The local economy is largely agricultural, supported by beef cattle grazing and dairy farming on the fertile alluvial soils of the Macleay Valley.
The locality is historically significant and widely known for the Kinchela Aboriginal Boys Training Home, which operated from 1924 to 1970. Established by the New South Wales government as an institution for Aboriginal boys removed from their families under assimilation policies, the site is now a place of profound historical trauma and remembrance. Today, the former home is managed by the Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC), which works to preserve the site's history, support survivors and their descendants, and promote healing and reconciliation.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 3 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 286 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.