Lindesay Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lindesay Creek
Lindesay Creek is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Kyogle Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2476. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, agricultural lands, and remnant native vegetation associated with the foothills of the Great Dividing Range near the Queensland border. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily engaging in primary industries such as beef cattle grazing and small-scale agriculture.
The locality functions as an agricultural community with limited local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby townships such as Kyogle and Woodenbong for retail, education, and healthcare services. Infrastructure within Lindesay Creek largely consists of rural residential properties and local access roads. The natural environment supports a quiet, agrarian lifestyle, with residents having close access to the scenic landscapes and biodiversity of the surrounding Border Ranges region.
European history in the area dates back to the mid-19th century when the region was explored and subsequently settled for pastoral use, taking its name from the adjacent watercourse which references historical pastoral runs. The broader area holds significance for its Indigenous heritage, being part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation. While few formal historical structures remain within the locality itself, the landscape reflects the historical trajectory of regional NSW development, transitioning from early cedar-getting and pastoralism to modern mixed farming.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 27 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.