Moorland crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
40 recorded in this period, compared with 35 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Moorland
Moorland is a rural village located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, within the Mid-Coast Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2443. Situated roughly 30 kilometres south of Port Macquarie, the locality is defined by a landscape of rolling green pastures, dense bushland, and proximity to coastal waterways and national parks. At the 2021 census, Moorland and its surrounding rural catchment recorded a small population, reflecting a tight-knit community characteristic of the region's agricultural and forestry districts.
Local life in Moorland is centered around rural industries, including beef cattle grazing and timber production, alongside a growing population of retirees and commuters who travel to nearby towns for employment and services. The village features essential amenities to serve its residents and passing travelers along the Pacific Highway corridor, including local recreational spaces and community halls. Education and more extensive commercial services are accessed in neighboring towns such as Harrington, Taree, and Port Macquarie.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the timber-getting industry that exploited the region's rich coastal forests, followed by agricultural clearing for dairy and beef farming. The establishment of the North Coast railway line further supported the development of Moorland as a transport and resource hub. Today, the locality retains a quiet, historical character, preserving remnants of its pioneering past amidst its modern rural setting.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 5 |
| Fraud | 3 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 516 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.