Little Back Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Little Back Creek
Little Back Creek is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2474 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, steep forested ranges, and cleared valleys typical of the Tweed and Richmond River hinterlands. Due to its remote and rugged terrain, the population is very small, predominantly living on scattered rural properties, agricultural holdings, or acreage properties focused on beef cattle grazing and small-scale land-use activities.
As a sparsely populated rural district, Little Back Creek has virtually no commercial amenities, retail infrastructure, or public services within its immediate boundaries. Residents rely on nearby regional service centres—such as Kyogle, Tabulam, and Casino—for employment, schooling, medical services, and retail shopping. Local movement is facilitated by rural road networks connecting the locality to regional arterial routes, while community life is tied closely to the broader social and sporting fabric of the wider Kyogle local government area.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation, who managed and inhabited the region prior to European settlement. Following European arrival in the 19th century, the locality and surrounding valleys were opened up for timber getting, particularly red cedar logging, followed by land clearing for dairy farming and beef cattle production. While historical markers or prominent civic infrastructure are largely absent from the locality today, the landscape reflects the enduring legacy of early pioneering agriculture and forestry in the Northern Rivers hinterland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 37 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.