Missabotti crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
16 recorded in this period, compared with 17 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Missabotti
Missabotti is a rural locality situated in the Nambucca Valley region of New South Wales, encompassing the 2449 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, lush valleys, and dense native bushland, framed by the upper reaches of the Missabotti Creek catchment. The population is small and predominantly dispersed across rural residential properties and acreage, reflecting a quiet, agrarian demographic profile typical of the New South Wales mid-north coast hinterland.
Local life in Missabotti is centered around agriculture, lifestyle farming, and nature-based living. The area lacks a traditional commercial retail center, meaning residents rely on nearby townships such as Bowraville and Macksville for essential services, schooling, and commerce. The surrounding natural landscape supports outdoor activities, including bushwalking, wildlife observation, and farming, while maintaining a strong sense of community connectivity rooted in its rural isolation.
Historically, the region lies within the traditional lands of the Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal people, who managed and inhabited the fertile river valleys for millennia prior to European colonisation. European settlement in the 19th century was primarily driven by the timber industry, particularly red cedar logging, followed by the establishment of dairy farming and agriculture. While much of the early timber and dairy infrastructure has receded, the historical footprint remains visible in the area's rural subdivision patterns and local place names.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 246 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.