Moparrabah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Moparrabah
Moparrabah is a rural locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the Kempsey Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2440. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, agricultural lands, and native bushland, sitting within the broader Macleay River catchment. Due to its rural nature, Moparrabah has a very low population density, with residents predominantly dispersed across acreage properties and working farms.
Local life in Moparrabah is centered around primary production, mainly beef cattle grazing and associated rural pursuits. The locality relies heavily on nearby service centres, such as Kempsey, for comprehensive commercial, educational, and healthcare amenities. Community interaction is typically informal, anchored by rural firefighting services and agricultural networks rather than commercial town infrastructure within the immediate boundary.
European settlement in the Moparrabah area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of timber-getting, cedar-cutting, and subsequent agricultural clearing along the Macleay hinterlands. The locality retains a quiet, historic character reflective of early pioneering and pastoral activities in regional New South Wales. While few commercial heritage structures remain, the cultural landscape preserves the historical patterns of Indigenous connection and colonial land use.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 123 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.