Alice crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Alice
Alice is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and the 2469 postcode. The geography of the area is predominantly characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural acreage typical of the rural hinterland surrounding the Clarence River catchment. Due to its remote setting, the population is very small, consisting primarily of residents engaged in local agricultural pursuits, lifestyle properties, and land management, with most broader commercial and administrative services accessed in nearby regional centers.
Local life in Alice is quiet and self-reliant, revolving around primary production, small-scale farming, and residential rural living. The locality lacks a commercial center, meaning residents rely on neighboring towns within the Clarence Valley for retail, healthcare, education, and social infrastructure. The natural environment supports outdoor activities such as bushwalking and native wildlife observation, contributing to a tranquil, low-density rural lifestyle.
The history of Alice is closely tied to the broader European settlement and agricultural development of the Clarence Valley in the 19th century, which initially displaced the traditional custodians of the land, the Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung peoples. The area's historical footprint is marked by early pastoral leases, timber harvesting, and the gradual clearing of land for farming. Today, it retains its historical character as a sparsely populated rural enclave, with few built heritage sites remaining outside of longstanding rural properties and historical transport routes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4 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.