The Bight crime statistics

About The Bight

The Bight is a rural locality situated within the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2429. Geographically, it is positioned in the hinterland region west of the coastal town of Wingham. The area is defined by its undulating topography, predominantly consisting of agricultural land, river valleys, and pockets of native bushland. As a sparsely populated rural district, it maintains a small, stable demographic focused primarily on primary industry and hobby farming.

Local life in The Bight is characterised by a quiet, semi-isolated lifestyle, with residents relying on the nearby service centre of Wingham for essential amenities, schooling, and retail needs. There is no significant commercial hub within the locality itself. The history of the area is closely tied to the broader development of the Manning Valley, which saw European settlement expand throughout the 19th century as timber harvesting and dairy farming became the primary economic drivers. Today, the locality retains its heritage as an agricultural landscape, with its development path reflecting the broader transition of the Mid-Coast region toward diversified rural land use and conservation.

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
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 13829
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections