Willawarrin crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 24 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Willawarrin
Willawarrin is a rural locality situated in the Macleay Valley of New South Wales, within the Kempsey Shire Council local government area. Positioned along the Upper Macleay Road, the landscape is defined by the valley’s fertile floodplains and the surrounding forested ranges of the hinterland. The population is small and dispersed, primarily consisting of residents engaged in local agriculture, primary production, and rural services, reflecting the demographic trends of the broader Mid North Coast region.
The community is centered around the Willawarrin Hotel, which serves as a primary social hub, alongside local facilities including a primary school and a public hall. These amenities support the local population and transient visitors traveling through the Macleay Valley towards the New England Tablelands. Historically, the area developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a hub for timber getting and dairy farming, industries that historically underpinned the local economy. The locality retains a quiet, historic character, serving as a gateway to the natural assets of the upper Macleay River catchment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences against justice procedures | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 183 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.