Mullumbimby Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
15 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mullumbimby Creek
Mullumbimby Creek is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Byron Shire local government area under the 2482 postcode. Geographically characterized by undulating hills, dense subtropical vegetation, and the watercourse from which it takes its name, the area sits just inland from the coastal hubs of the region. The population is predominantly low-density, consisting of acreage properties, small farms, and residential pockets that share close social and economic ties with the nearby township of Mullumbimby.
As a predominantly rural community, Mullumbimby Creek offers limited local commercial amenities, with residents relying on neighboring Mullumbimby and larger regional centers for education, retail, healthcare, and professional services. Local life is centered around rural living, agriculture, and environmental conservation, reflecting the broader alternative lifestyle culture of the Byron hinterland. Infrastructure within the locality primarily consists of rural residential roads intersecting with the broader Northern Rivers road network.
Prior to European settlement, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation, who utilized the rich river valleys and subtropical forests for resource gathering. European presence expanded in the 19th century as the timber industry exploited the region’s extensive stands of red cedar and subtropical rainforest. Following the clearing of the land, the area transitioned into agricultural use, primarily dairy farming and beef cattle production, before evolving into the mixed rural-residential community seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 512 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.