Rollands Plains crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
17 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Rollands Plains
Rollands Plains (postcode 2441) is a rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area. The landscape is primarily defined by the lush, undulating valleys surrounding the Wilson River, characterized by agricultural holdings and significant tracts of native forest. As a sparsely populated area, it maintains a small demographic profile, with many residents engaged in primary production, land management, or commuting to nearby service centres such as Wauchope.
Life in Rollands Plains is defined by its quiet, semi-remote character, with basic amenities focused on local community gatherings at the local hall and involvement in agricultural activities. Education and broader commercial services are accessed in neighbouring townships. Historically, the area was settled in the mid-19th century as part of the expansion of the Hastings Valley, initially supported by timber harvesting and pastoral development. The locality retains its historical identity through traditional land use patterns and the enduring presence of early pioneer homesteads and rural infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 151 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.