Myrtle Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Myrtle Creek
Myrtle Creek is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Richmond Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2469. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating bushland, agricultural land, and native forests, traversed by the waterway from which it derives its name. Due to its expansive rural setting, the population is very small and dispersed, with residents primarily engaged in agriculture, forestry, and lifestyle block living.
Local life in Myrtle Creek is defined by its quiet, rural character and self-sufficient community. While the locality itself lacks commercial amenities, retail, and professional services, residents rely on nearby regional hubs such as Casino and Evans Head for shopping, healthcare, and education. The area is accessed via local rural roads that connect to the broader transport network, including the Summerland Way, facilitating regional transit.
Historically, the land around Myrtle Creek is part of the traditional country of the Bundjalung nation, who maintained a connection to the rich river valleys and forests of the region for millennia. European settlement in the 19th century drove the development of the area, initially focusing on timber-getting, cedar-cutting, and later pastoral activities. Over time, the locality transitioned from a frontier extraction zone into a stable, low-density rural community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 92 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.