Barrington Tops crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Barrington Tops
Barrington Tops is a high-altitude locality situated within the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2422. Spanning the rugged terrain of the Great Dividing Range, the area is dominated by the Barrington Tops plateau, characterized by sub-alpine swamps, deep gorges, and extensive old-growth eucalyptus and Antarctic beech forests. Due to its challenging topography and protected parklands, the locality has a sparse permanent population, with most residents engaged in agriculture, forestry, and tourism-related enterprises in the surrounding valleys.
Local life in Barrington Tops centers primarily around nature-based recreation, ecotourism, and rural primary industries. The locality is a popular destination for bushwalking, camping, 4WD touring, and trout fishing, drawing visitors to the Barrington Tops National Park and State Forest, which form part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. Due to its remote and protected nature, commercial amenities within the locality are minimal, with residents and visitors relying on nearby service towns such as Gloucester and Dungog for retail, healthcare, and educational facilities.
Prior to European settlement, the region was traditional land for the Biripi, Wonnarua, and Worimi peoples, who utilized the rich seasonal resources of the high country. European exploration began in the early 19th century, with pastoralists subsequently moving into the lower valleys for timber harvesting and cattle grazing. Recognition of the area's unique ecological value led to the gradual establishment of forest reserves and national parks throughout the 20th century, preserving its significant biodiversity and historic heritage trails.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
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.