Lynchs Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 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 Lynchs Creek
Lynchs 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 2474. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, agricultural land, and native forest typical of the foothills surrounding the Richmond Range. Demographically, Lynchs Creek supports a very small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary production, land conservation, and lifestyle farming.
Due to its rural and remote nature, the locality has limited local infrastructure and commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby towns such as Kyogle and Nimbin for essential services, education, and retail. Community life in Lynchs Creek is centered around rural living, with residents accessing community halls, local showgrounds, and regional events within the wider Kyogle local government area.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the timber-felling industry that exploited the region's rich stands of subtropical rainforest, including red cedar. Following the extraction of timber, the land was gradually cleared for dairy farming and beef cattle grazing. Local heritage is closely tied to these foundational industries, as well as the historical settlement patterns of the Bundjalung nation, the traditional custodians of the broader region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 106 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.