King Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
38 recorded in this period, compared with 20 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About King Creek
King Creek is a semi-rural locality situated within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area in New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2446. Positioned west of Port Macquarie and north of the Hastings River, the area is characterized by low-density residential acreage, agricultural land, and native bushland. The population consists largely of families and retirees seeking a rural-residential lifestyle within close proximity to the regional hub of Port Macquarie and the Pacific Highway corridor.
Local life in King Creek is quiet and community-oriented, relying heavily on neighboring townships such as Wauchope and Telegraph Point for primary commercial, educational, and medical services. The locality features local recreational spaces and rural infrastructure, while the surrounding natural environment supports outdoor activities like bushwalking and hobby farming. Residents generally commute to nearby urban centers for employment and secondary schooling.
Historically, the region’s development was driven by the timber industry, agriculture, and the expansion of transport routes along the Hastings River system. The traditional custodians of the land are the Birpai people. Over time, the area transitioned from a purely primary production landscape into a sought-after lifestyle and acreage residential locality, while retaining much of its natural character and historical ties to the broader Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,863 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.