Bagotville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bagotville
Bagotville is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Ballina Shire local government area (postcode 2477). Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying agricultural plains, cleared pastoral land, and patches of remnant vegetation typical of the Richmond River catchment. Demographically, Bagotville is sparsely populated, with its residents predominantly engaged in agriculture, primary production, and related rural industries, reflecting the broader settlement pattern of the surrounding Northern Rivers hinterland.
Local life in Bagotville is centered around rural living and primary industry, with land use primarily dedicated to macadamia farming, cattle grazing, and other agricultural pursuits. Due to its small population and rural classification, the locality has minimal commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Alstonville, Ballina, and Lismore for schooling, healthcare, retail, and major community services. Transport connectivity is facilitated by local rural roads linking the area to the Pacific Highway corridor.
European settlement in the Bagotville area dates back to the 19th century, driven initially by the timber industry, which exploited the region's dense subtropical rainforests (the 'Big Scrub'), followed by the clearing of land for dairy farming and agriculture. The locality was named after early settlers and developers in the Richmond River district. While few historic commercial structures remain within the immediate locality, the cultural landscape retains elements of its 19th-century agricultural heritage, shared closely with neighboring rural communities like Pimlico and Teven.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 60 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.