Pearces Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 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 Pearces Creek
Pearces Creek is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Ballina Shire local government area and the 2477 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating, fertile volcanic terrain historically associated with subtropical rainforest and intensive agricultural use, particularly macadamia orchards and dairy farming. The population is small and dispersed, reflecting a quiet, community-oriented rural lifestyle typical of the hinterland behind the coastal hubs of Ballina and Byron Bay.
Local life in Pearces Creek is predominantly agricultural and residential, with residents relying on nearby regional centers such as Alstonville and Lismore for comprehensive commercial services, secondary education, and healthcare. The locality is traversed by local rural roads that connect the scattered farming properties and acreages. While Pearces Creek lacks a commercial center, its community identity is historically tied to regional rural networks and localized agricultural production.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the logging of valuable "Big Scrub" timbers such as red cedar, followed by the clearing of land for agriculture. The locality was named after early settlers in the region. Over the decades, the landscape transitioned from dairy farming and timber extraction to a diverse mix of horticulture, including macadamia farming, while retaining its historic rural character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 210 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.