Waitui crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Waitui
Waitui is a rural locality situated within the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, positioned approximately 20 kilometers west of Kew and the Pacific Highway. Geographically, the area is defined by its rugged, forested terrain and proximity to the Comboyne Plateau, characterized by steep valleys and creek systems that feed into the Camden Haven River catchment. The population is sparse, typical of the region’s agricultural and forestry-focused hinterland, with most residents engaged in primary production or commuting to nearby service centers such as Laurieton or Wauchope.
Life in Waitui is defined by its quiet, pastoral environment, with infrastructure limited to local road networks and private holdings. There are no major commercial amenities or public facilities within the locality itself; essential services, education, and retail needs are met in the surrounding towns of the Camden Haven district. Historically, the area was settled as part of the broader European expansion into the New South Wales North Coast, with development initially driven by timber harvesting and land clearing for small-scale grazing. Today, the locality retains a heritage of rural settlement, serving primarily as an enclave of quiet residential and agricultural land use within the broader Mid-Coast region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 89 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.