Mullion Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
25 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 Mullion Creek
Mullion Creek is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Cabonne Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2800. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, pastoral properties, and native bushland, positioned north of the regional city of Orange. Demographically, the population consists largely of rural residents, acreage owners, and families engaged in local agriculture and commuting to nearby urban centers for employment and services.
Local life in Mullion Creek is centered around a quiet, community-oriented rural lifestyle. While the locality itself has a limited commercial footprint, residents rely on nearby Orange for major retail, secondary education, and healthcare services. Essential local infrastructure historically includes community gathering spaces and rural fire services, supporting the surrounding agricultural pursuits such as livestock grazing and cropping.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century as part of the broader expansion of the Central West following European settlement, driven by agriculture and nearby mining activities. Heritage features in the wider Cabonne region reflect this colonial past, including historical transport routes and nineteenth-century rural architecture that mark the area's long-standing contribution to New South Wales' pastoral history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 561 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.