Utungun crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Utungun
Utungun is a rural locality situated in the Nambucca Valley region of New South Wales, falling within the Nambucca Valley Council local government area and the 2447 postcode. Characterized by its undulating topography and proximity to the Nambucca River catchment, the area is defined by its agrarian landscape, which includes grazing land and pockets of remnant native forest. Demographically, Utungun is sparsely populated, housing a small community primarily engaged in primary production, and it maintains a quiet, semi-rural character consistent with the hinterland regions of the Mid North Coast.
The locality functions as a residential and agricultural base with limited commercial infrastructure, relying on nearby townships such as Bowraville and Macksville for essential services, retail, and schooling. Local life is community-oriented, centered around the natural environment and outdoor recreation. Historically, the area reflects the broader development patterns of the Nambucca Valley, with land use shaped by early colonial timber harvesting and subsequent conversion to dairy and cattle farming. The region acknowledges the traditional custodianship of the Gumbaynggirr people, whose historical and ongoing connection to the land remains a significant component of the area’s heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 194 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.