Lansdowne Forest crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lansdowne Forest
Lansdowne Forest is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2430 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by dense native vegetation, rugged terrain, and proximity to the Lansdowne River catchment. Due to its heavily forested and remote nature, the population is very sparse, consisting primarily of rural landholders and acreage residents who live dispersed throughout the landscape.
Due to its protected and rural profile, Lansdowne Forest contains minimal commercial infrastructure or local amenities. Residents rely on nearby service centres such as Lansdowne and Taree for retail, healthcare, education, and employment. The local lifestyle is defined by privacy, conservation, and primary production, with land use largely centered on forestry, environmental stewardship, and low-density rural living.
Historically, the region shares its heritage with the broader Manning Valley, initially inhabited by the Biripi Aboriginal people before European settlement. Following British colonization in the 19th century, the area became important for the timber industry, with cedar-cutters and loggers operating extensively through the dense forests of the Lansdowne basin. Over time, the heavy logging trade gave way to environmental protection and state forest management, preserving much of the area's natural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 23 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.