Ashby Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ashby Heights
Ashby Heights is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Clarence Valley Council local government area (postcode 2463). Geographically, the area is characterised by elevated terrain overlooking surrounding agricultural lands and waterways, positioned north of the Clarence River. Demographically, Ashby Heights is a sparsely populated community, with residents primarily engaging in rural residential living, localized farming, and primary production.
Local life in Ashby Heights is defined by its quiet, semi-rural environment. Due to its small population and localized footprint, the area relies heavily on neighboring centers such as Maclean and Yamba for commercial amenities, schooling, healthcare, and comprehensive retail services. Recreational opportunities in the broader region center on the Clarence River system, offering access to fishing, boating, and natural bushland.
The history of Ashby Heights is tied to the broader European settlement and agricultural development of the Lower Clarence Valley during the 19th century. Originally traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation, the area evolved through timber-getting, cane-farming, and pastoralism. Historic markers, rural homesteads, and established transport routes throughout the LGA reflect the enduring agricultural heritage of the broader Ashby and Clarence River districts.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 292 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.