Swans Crossing crime statistics

About Swans Crossing

Swans Crossing is a rural locality situated within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area in New South Wales. It is characterized by its hilly, forested terrain, forming part of the broader hinterland region west of the coastal strip. Due to its sparsely populated nature, demographic data is typically aggregated with surrounding localities in the Camden Haven area, reflecting a small, decentralised population primarily engaged in agriculture, forestry, and rural residential living.

The locality is primarily defined by its natural landscape and connection to the greater Comboyne Plateau region. It serves as a transit point for local traffic navigating the winding roads that connect the coastal hubs to the mountainous interior. Amenities within the immediate vicinity are minimal, with residents relying on larger nearby townships such as Kendall or Kew for essential services, retail, and schooling. Historically, the area was settled during the period of European expansion into the Hastings River valley, with its land use traditionally tied to timber harvesting and small-scale farming. Today, Swans Crossing remains a quiet, peripheral locality focused on maintaining its rural character.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• NSW Spatial Services
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