Ruby Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ruby Creek
Ruby Creek is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, falling within the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area. The region is characterized by undulating topography and high-altitude pastoral landscapes typical of the New England Tablelands. With the postcode 4380, the area is sparsely populated and maintains a primarily agricultural demographic, with land use largely dedicated to grazing and broad-acre farming.
The locality is remote, offering limited local infrastructure; residents typically rely on the nearby township of Tenterfield for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. Its heritage is rooted in the region’s early colonial expansion and the development of the pastoral industry during the 19th century. While Ruby Creek does not contain major heritage-listed urban landmarks, it reflects the broader historical settlement patterns of the border region between New South Wales and Queensland, defined by its proximity to the interstate transit corridors.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 65 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.