Alstonville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
241 recorded in this period, compared with 181 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Alstonville
Alstonville is a historic village located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Ballina Shire local government area (postcode 2477). Perched on the Alstonville Plateau, the locality is characterised by elevated, undulating terrain and fertile red basalt soil derived from the ancient Tweed Volcano. The area experiences a subtropical climate and supports a population that, together with its immediate surrounds, reflects a tight-knit regional community with a strong semi-rural character.
The locality serves as a local commercial and residential hub, featuring a traditional main street lined with heritage facades, boutique retail outlets, cafes, and essential services. Local amenities include educational facilities, sporting grounds, and the historic Crawford House Museum. The surrounding landscape remains heavily influenced by agriculture, historically known for dairy farming, macadamia production, and horticulture. Alstonville is situated just off the Bruxner Highway, offering convenient access to Lismore to the west and Ballina and the coast to the east.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the lucrative timber industry that targeted the region's vast 'Big Scrub' rainforest, dominated by massive Australian red cedar trees. Following the depletion of the timber resources, the cleared land was transformed into agricultural holdings, leading to the formal establishment of the town in the late 1800s. Today, Alstonville retains much of its late-Victorian and Edwardian architectural heritage, serving as a well-preserved example of a nineteenth-century Northern Rivers plateau settlement.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 20 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 24 | 13 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 21 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 21 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 21 | 12 |
| Fraud | 18 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 17 | 14 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 12 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 23 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 13 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 6 | 4 |
| Trespass | 5 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 10 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,912 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.