Long Flat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 18 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Long Flat
Long Flat is a rural locality situated in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area of New South Wales, within the postcode 2446. Positioned along the Hastings River, the area is characterized by a combination of fertile river flats, rolling hills, and dense surrounding native bushland. Due to its rural nature, the population is relatively small and dispersed, primarily consisting of residents engaged in agriculture, local services, and acreage living.
Local life in Long Flat is centered around community-oriented rural amenities. The locality serves as a stopping point along the Oxley Highway, featuring a local general store, a historic public school, and community gathering spaces. Surrounding land use is largely dedicated to beef cattle grazing, horticulture, and forestry. Residents typically access broader commercial, medical, and secondary educational services by traveling to larger nearby regional centers such as Wauchope and Port Macquarie.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the timber industry, cedar-getting, and subsequent agricultural development along the Hastings River. The region's history is tied to the opening up of the hinterland and the construction of early transport routes connecting the tablelands to the coast. Several historical buildings and remnants of early rural infrastructure remain within the broader district, reflecting its pastoral and timber-felling heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 5 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 112 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.