Toms Creek crime statistics

About Toms Creek

Toms Creek is a rural locality situated within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2446. Geographically, it is defined by its rugged hinterland setting, characterized by undulating forested terrain and proximity to the upper reaches of the Hastings River catchment. As a sparsely populated region, the demographics are primarily comprised of agricultural and rural-residential landholders, with settlement patterns dictated by the local topography and the surrounding state forests.

Local life in Toms Creek is centered on primary production and low-density rural living, with residents typically accessing larger regional services in nearby towns such as Wauchope. Due to its remote nature, the area features limited local amenities, prioritizing environmental conservation and sustainable land use. Historically, the locality’s development was shaped by the timber industry and agricultural clearing during the 19th and early 20th centuries. While the area retains much of its natural character, remnants of its settler heritage persist through older infrastructure and the preservation of historical land-use patterns that define the identity of the Mid North Coast hinterland.

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 13916
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections