Temagog crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
18 recorded in this period, compared with 19 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Temagog
Temagog is a rural locality situated within the Kempsey Shire in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2440. Geographically, the area is defined by its proximity to the Macleay River, characterized by fertile floodplains and undulating pastoral land. As a sparsely populated agricultural community, Temagog maintains a demographic profile consistent with other remote inland localities in the region, where the primary land use is dedicated to beef cattle grazing and small-scale farming.
The locality functions as a quiet residential and agricultural hub with limited on-site infrastructure, relying on the nearby regional center of Kempsey for major services, healthcare, and educational facilities. Community life is centered on traditional rural land management and local road networks that connect the valley to the broader Macleay River district. Historically, the area reflects the broader colonial development of the Macleay Valley, where European settlement in the 19th century was centered on timber harvesting and the subsequent establishment of permanent grazing leases that shaped the current rural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 268 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.