Skillion Flat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Skillion Flat
Skillion Flat is a rural locality situated within the Kempsey Shire in New South Wales, sharing the 2440 postcode with the surrounding Macleay Valley region. The geography is defined by the undulating terrain of the Mid North Coast hinterland, characterized by agricultural landscapes and proximity to the Macleay River catchment. As a sparsely populated area, the demographic profile is primarily associated with rural residential living and primary industry, with residents relying on the nearby regional center of Kempsey for major administrative and infrastructure needs.
Life in Skillion Flat is centered on low-density land use, with local activity focused on small-scale farming and hobby-style property management. The area lacks commercial hubs, requiring residents to travel to Kempsey for schooling, healthcare, and retail amenities. Historically, the locality is part of the traditional lands of the Dunghutti people, whose connection to the Macleay Valley precedes European settlement. Following colonial expansion in the 19th century, the region developed as an agricultural zone, with land use patterns evolving from early timber-getting and grazing to its current status as a quiet, rural administrative district within the Kempsey Local Government Area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 93 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.