Willina crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Willina
Willina is a rural locality situated within the Mid-Coast Council local government area in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2423. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, native forest vegetation, and agricultural land, typical of the hinterland regions west of the coastal strip. It is a sparsely populated community, with residents primarily engaged in primary production, such as cattle grazing and small-scale farming, contributing to the broader economic profile of the Mid-Coast region.
Local life in Willina is defined by its quiet, semi-remote character, with residents relying on nearby service centers such as Bulahdelah or Stroud for commercial amenities, schooling, and healthcare. The area is marked by a landscape of dispersed homesteads and natural scenery, appealing to those seeking a rural lifestyle. While the locality lacks major urban infrastructure, it retains a strong connection to the surrounding natural environment, which remains the focal point for the small local community.
Historically, the area was settled as part of the broader expansion of European agricultural activity in the 19th century, following the initial exploration of the Manning and Karuah River valleys. Like many neighboring localities in the Mid-Coast region, Willina’s heritage is rooted in timber harvesting and early pastoral development. While few formal heritage structures remain, the landscape itself bears the imprint of generations of agricultural land management and historical rural settlement patterns that characterize the transition between the coastal plains and the Great Dividing Range.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 73 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.