Limeburners Creek (Mid-Coast) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 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 Limeburners Creek (Mid-Coast)
Limeburners Creek is a semi-rural locality situated within the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2324. Geographically defined by its namesake waterway and surrounding bushland, the area is characterized by low-density residential properties, agricultural holdings, and natural landscapes typical of the NSW mid-north coast region. Demographically, the population is small and dispersed, consisting largely of families and retirees seeking a quiet rural lifestyle within proximity to larger regional service hubs.
Local life in Limeburners Creek is predominantly quiet and self-contained, with residents relying on neighboring towns for extensive commercial, educational, and healthcare services. The natural environment supports outdoor pursuits such as fishing, boating, and bushwalking along local waterways and reserves. Infrastructure within the locality itself is minimal, maintaining its rural character while retaining convenient road access to nearby commercial centers via the Pacific Highway and regional routes.
The area derives its historical significance from its early European settlement and resource utilization, with the creek's name historically tied to the colonial lime-burning industry that operated along coastal New South Wales. Indigenous heritage is deeply rooted in the region, reflecting the traditional custodianship of the Biripi people who inhabited the coastal and riverine environments. While few prominent historical structures remain standing within the modern locality, the cultural and environmental landscape retains traces of both its Indigenous history and early pastoral development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
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.