Stockyard Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Stockyard Creek
Stockyard Creek is a rural locality situated within the Clarence Valley Council area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2460. The landscape is defined by its undulating topography and proximity to the diverse vegetation characteristic of the coastal hinterland. As a sparsely populated area, it lacks a distinct urban centre, with the demographic profile primarily consisting of residents engaged in agricultural pursuits, acreage living, and land management.
The locality is characterised by a quiet, semi-remote lifestyle, with limited direct amenities located within its immediate borders. Residents typically rely on the regional hub of Grafton, approximately 20 kilometres to the east, for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. The area’s history is reflective of the broader European settlement of the Clarence River valley, which was driven by pastoral expansion, timber harvesting, and small-scale farming throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. While few permanent structures of historical significance remain, the region maintains a heritage rooted in the pioneering efforts of early settlers who navigated the challenging terrain to establish the pastoral industry that shaped the district's land use.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 55 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.