Wittitrin crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wittitrin
Wittitrin is a rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, falling within the Kempsey Shire Council local government area (postcode 2440). Geographically, the area is defined by its undulating hinterland terrain and proximity to the Wilson River, which winds through the landscape. The population is sparse, typical of the region's agricultural-based localities, with residents primarily engaged in primary industries including beef cattle grazing and small-scale farming.
Local life in Wittitrin is characterized by its quiet, semi-isolated pastoral setting, relying heavily on the nearby regional hub of Kempsey for major commercial services, health care, and secondary education. The locality lacks high-density infrastructure, functioning instead as a dispersed community connected by local feeder roads. Its history is closely linked to the early European settlement and timber harvesting activities of the Macleay Valley, though little of the built heritage remains today, leaving the area primarily defined by its environmental features and rural land-use history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 56 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.