Mungay Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mungay Creek
Mungay Creek 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 countryside, native bushland, and agricultural land centered around the waterway from which it derives its name. The population is small and dispersed, typical of the region's agricultural pockets, with residents primarily engaging in primary industries such as beef cattle grazing and localized farming.
Due to its rural and secluded nature, Mungay Creek has minimal local commercial amenities, relying on nearby larger hubs such as Kempsey for retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. Local life is community-oriented, supported by rural properties and residential acreage. The area falls within the traditional lands of the Thunggutti (Dunghutti) people, who have a long-standing historical and cultural connection to the region. European settlement in the wider Kempsey district dates back to the early 19th century, driven initially by timber-getting and cedar-logging along the Macleay River system, which eventually led to the agricultural clearing and development of surrounding creeks and valleys like Mungay Creek.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 133 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.