South Kempsey crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
743 recorded in this period, compared with 781 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About South Kempsey
South Kempsey is a locality situated within the Kempsey Shire in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales. Positioned immediately south of the Kempsey town centre, the area is bisected by the Pacific Highway and features a landscape defined by residential development and proximity to the Macleay River floodplain. Demographically, the locality serves as a significant residential hub for the wider Kempsey area, characterized by a diverse population that includes a prominent Aboriginal community, reflecting the region's strong connection to the Dunghutti people.
The locality provides essential local amenities, including residential housing, local parklands, and access to the broader services available in the Kempsey commercial precinct. Education and community support services are integrated into the neighborhood to serve its local population. Historically, South Kempsey has developed alongside the growth of the Macleay Valley, transitioning from its early colonial agricultural origins to a more suburbanized environment. As part of the broader Kempsey Shire, it shares in a local heritage defined by the history of timber-getting, agriculture, and the enduring cultural significance of the Macleay Valley to its Indigenous inhabitants.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 75 | 67 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 67 | 73 |
| Malicious damage to property | 67 | 83 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 62 | 42 |
| Breach bail conditions | 57 | 57 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 52 | 64 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 40 | 37 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 32 | 37 |
| Steal from dwelling | 32 | 37 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 26 | 12 |
| Steal from retail store | 25 | 18 |
| Trespass | 23 | 17 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 22 | 42 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 21 | 15 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 19 | 27 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 14 | 21 |
| Arson | 13 | 37 |
| Sexual assault | 13 | 17 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,604 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.