Barcoongere crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
42 recorded in this period, compared with 56 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Barcoongere
Barcoongere is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2460. Geographically, the area is characterized by dense native bushland, state forests, and undulating terrain typical of the region's coastal hinterland. Demographically, Barcoongere has a very small, dispersed population, reflecting its primarily natural landscape and rural character, with most residents living on large acreage properties or in isolated homesteads.
Due to its remote and heavily forested nature, local life in Barcoongere is quiet and centered around rural living, conservation, and primary industries. The locality contains limited commercial amenities, with residents relying on nearby towns such as Grafton or Woolgoolga for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. The surrounding environment provides opportunities for outdoor activities, including bushwalking and 4WD exploration within the adjacent state forest reserves.
Historically, the land encompassing Barcoongere is part of the traditional country of the Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal people, who have long-standing cultural connections to the region's forests and waterways. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area's history was primarily shaped by timber harvesting, forestry management, and the development of regional transport routes. Today, the locality retains its historical connection to the timber industry while serving primarily as a protected natural and rural buffer within the Clarence Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 7 |
| Fraud | 5 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
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.