Newee Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
26 recorded in this period, compared with 25 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Newee Creek
Newee Creek is a rural locality situated in the Nambucca Valley region of New South Wales, within the 2447 postcode area. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying coastal floodplains, agricultural lands, and remnant native vegetation, bounded by its namesake waterway, Newee Creek. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated area typical of the region's rural hinterland, with residents largely residing on acreage properties and working in surrounding towns or local primary industries.
Local life in Newee Creek is quiet and agriculturally focused, with land use primarily dedicated to small-scale farming, horticulture, and rural residential living. While the locality itself lacks a major commercial centre, residents rely on nearby towns such as Macksville and Nambucca Heads for essential services, including schooling, healthcare, and retail shopping. The area's natural environment provides a tranquil lifestyle with close proximity to the state's Mid North Coast beaches and river systems.
The history of Newee Creek is tied to the traditional custodianship of the Gumbaynggirr people, who managed the land and waterways for millennia prior to European settlement. Following European arrival in the 19th century, the area was developed for timber-getting, agriculture, and dairy farming, taking advantage of the fertile soils along the coastal valleys. Today, the locality retains its rural character, preserving traces of its early pastoral history alongside modern residential acreage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 418 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.