North Macksville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
68 recorded in this period, compared with 40 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Macksville
North Macksville is a semi-rural locality situated in the Nambucca Valley region of New South Wales, within the 2447 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying floodplains adjacent to the Nambucca River, supporting a mix of agricultural land, native bushland, and rural-residential properties. Demographically, it is a quiet, sparsely populated community closely tied to the nearby regional service town of Macksville, sharing the broader Nambucca Valley demographic profile, which features a significant proportion of families and retirees.
Local life in North Macksville is predominantly rural and community-oriented, relying heavily on neighbouring Macksville for essential services, commercial retail, healthcare, and secondary education. The locality’s natural surroundings provide opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as fishing, boating, and exploring the regional waterways. Transport connectivity is facilitated by the Pacific Highway corridor, which runs through the wider district, linking residents to larger urban centres along the Mid North Coast.
The history of the area is rooted in the traditional custodianship of the Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal people, who inhabited the fertile river valleys long before European settlement. Following European arrival in the 19th century, the broader Nambucca region developed primarily around the timber industry, cedar-getting, and agriculture. Over time, North Macksville evolved from a resource-extraction frontier into a peaceful rural adjunct to the growing township of Macksville.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 11 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 2 |
| Trespass | 3 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 4 |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 669 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.