Upper Horseshoe Creek crime statistics

About Upper Horseshoe Creek

Upper Horseshoe Creek is a rural locality situated within the Kyogle Council local government area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales (postcode 2474). Geographically, the area is defined by its rugged, undulating terrain and proximity to the forested slopes of the Richmond Range. It is characterized by a sparsely populated, agricultural landscape, with land use primarily dedicated to cattle grazing and small-scale primary production. As a remote rural community, it maintains a low population density typical of the hinterland regions surrounding Kyogle.

The locality is primarily residential and agricultural, with limited commercial amenities, requiring residents to travel to the town of Kyogle for essential services, education, and retail. Local life is centered on private rural holdings and the preservation of the area's natural environment. Historically, the region was developed as part of the broader North Coast expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, driven largely by timber harvesting and the subsequent establishment of dairy and beef farming. The heritage of Upper Horseshoe Creek is deeply tied to the pioneering history of the Richmond Valley, marked by early European settlement and the enduring influence of the surrounding mountainous topography on local infrastructure and development patterns.

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 14046
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections