Yippin Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
35 recorded in this period, compared with 20 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yippin Creek
Yippin Creek is a rural locality situated within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area of New South Wales, encompassing the 2446 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating forested terrain and agricultural land, positioned west of the coastal urban centers of Port Macquarie and Wauchope. Demographically, it remains a sparsely populated region, defined by low-density residential properties, hobby farms, and tracts of native bushland that follow the catchment of the Hastings River.
Life in Yippin Creek is centered on a rural lifestyle, with residents relying on the nearby town of Wauchope for essential services, schools, and retail amenities. While the locality lacks a commercial core, it serves as a quiet residential hinterland for the region. Historically, the area was developed through timber harvesting and small-scale primary production, reflecting the broader settlement patterns of the Hastings Valley during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it retains its heritage character through preserved natural landscapes and traditional land-use practices.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 1 |
| Fraud | 4 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 758 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.