Warrell Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 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 Warrell Creek
Warrell Creek is a rural locality situated in the Nambucca Valley Shire of New South Wales, positioned between the towns of Macksville and Eungai Creek. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural landscapes and riparian zones defined by the waterway from which it takes its name. The locality is primarily residential and agricultural, with a modest population density that reflects its character as a quiet, semi-rural community.
Local life in Warrell Creek is centered on its scenic environment and proximity to major transport routes, including the Pacific Highway and the North Coast railway line. While the locality itself serves primarily as a residential corridor with limited commercial facilities, residents rely on the nearby service hub of Macksville for primary amenities, education, and healthcare. The area is also noted for the Warrell Creek section of the Pacific Highway upgrade, a major infrastructure project that significantly altered the local transit landscape.
The history of the area is rooted in early European settlement focused on timber harvesting and dairy farming, industries that historically drove the regional economy. Heritage in the locality is preserved through its traditional rural homesteads and longstanding community ties to the surrounding Nambucca Valley. As a historically significant transit point in the region, Warrell Creek reflects the broader transition of the mid-north coast from an isolated agricultural outpost to an integrated residential and semi-rural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 265 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.