Whiteman Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Whiteman Creek
Whiteman Creek is a rural locality situated within the Clarence Valley Council area in Northern New South Wales, sharing the 2460 postcode with the regional hub of Grafton. The landscape is characterized by undulating agricultural terrain and native forest, defined geographically by the waterway from which it takes its name—a tributary that feeds into the Clarence River catchment. As a sparsely populated rural community, the area is dominated by primary production, including cattle grazing and timber harvesting, with demographics reflecting the typical settlement patterns of the broader Northern Rivers hinterland.
Local life in Whiteman Creek is defined by its quiet, pastoral environment, with residents relying on the nearby city of Grafton for essential services, secondary education, and commercial amenities. The area maintains a strong connection to its historical roots as a mid-19th-century soldier settlement and agricultural frontier. While minimal built heritage remains, the district’s identity is preserved through its longstanding farming families and the legacy of early European land clearing in the Clarence Valley. Today, the locality serves primarily as a residential area for those involved in agricultural pursuits or seeking a lifestyle property within proximity to the regional administrative center of Grafton.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 158 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.