Backmede crime statistics

About Backmede

Backmede is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Richmond Valley Council local government area and the 2470 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying floodplains and fertile alluvial flats associated with the Richmond River catchment, supporting a predominantly agricultural landscape. Demographically, Backmede is a very small, tightly knit rural community with a low population density, where residents primarily reside on acreage or working farms.

Local life in Backmede is centered around primary production, predominantly beef cattle grazing and localized cropping. Due to its rural seclusion, the locality lacks commercial hubs, with residents relying on nearby towns such as Casino and Kyogle for everyday retail, healthcare, educational facilities, and essential services. Recreational activities in the region are typically nature-based, drawing on the surrounding rural vistas and proximity to the Richmond River for fishing and outdoor pursuits.

European history in the Backmede area dates back to the mid-19th century, following the initial pastoral expansion and exploration of the Richmond River valley. The locality's heritage is deeply tied to early European settlement, timber getting, and the subsequent development of the dairy and beef industries that shaped the Richmond Valley. While it contains few preserved built landmarks of high public visibility, the cultural landscape reflects generations of agricultural use and Indigenous connection to the broader Bundjalung nation lands.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 10131
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections