Twelve Mile Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 recorded in this period, compared with 34 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Twelve Mile Creek
Twelve Mile Creek is a rural-residential locality situated in the Port Stephens Council area of New South Wales, positioned within the 2324 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating, heavily forested terrain and proximity to the Twelve Mile Creek waterway, which drains into the broader Hunter River catchment. Demographically, the population is sparse, consisting largely of acreage-style properties that offer a secluded lifestyle while remaining connected to the regional corridor via the Pacific Highway.
Local life in Twelve Mile Creek is defined by its quiet, semi-rural environment, with limited commercial infrastructure within the locality itself. Residents primarily rely on nearby hubs such as Raymond Terrace or Medowie for essential services, retail, and education. Historically, the area reflects the broader development of the Port Stephens region, transitioning from early colonial land grants and timber harvesting to its contemporary role as a buffer zone between coastal development and the inland hinterland. The landscape retains significant ecological value, with much of the surrounding vegetation protected under state and local environmental zoning.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 159 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.