Yarras (Port Macquarie-Hastings) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yarras (Port Macquarie-Hastings)
Yarras is a rural locality situated within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales. Geographically, the area is defined by its rugged, mountainous terrain, forming part of the catchment for the Hastings River. Due to its inland location and limited residential infrastructure, Yarras maintains a very low population density, characterized primarily by dispersed agricultural holdings and expansive tracts of native state forest.
Local life in Yarras is defined by its isolation and reliance on the nearby Oxley Highway, which serves as the primary transport artery connecting the locality to the regional hubs of Wauchope and Port Macquarie. Amenities within the locality are minimal, with the community largely dependent on neighboring towns for retail, healthcare, and educational services. Historically, the area was developed to support timber harvesting and agricultural expansion during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, its heritage is preserved through the remnants of early colonial clearing and the continued importance of the surrounding natural landscape, which remains a focal point for forestry management and regional conservation efforts.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
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.