Bonalbo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
32 recorded in this period, compared with 43 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bonalbo
Bonalbo is a rural village located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2469 postcode. Situated along the Bruxner Highway, the locality is surrounded by undulating agricultural land, state forests, and the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. According to the 2021 Australian census, Bonalbo and its surrounding district support a small, tight-knit population characterized by an older median age, with many residents engaged in beef cattle farming, timber, and related rural industries.
The village serves as a localized hub for the surrounding rural community, providing essential services such as a central school, a multi-purpose health service, a local post office, and basic retail amenities. Community life heavily revolves around local agricultural shows, sports, and outdoor recreation made possible by the area's natural surroundings. While residents typically travel to larger regional centres like Casino or Lismore for major commerce, Bonalbo maintains a self-sufficient community spirit supported by active local volunteer organizations.
European settlement in the Bonalbo area began in the mid-19th century, initially driven by pastoral expansion and the lucrative timber industry, which harvested vast stands of local cedar and hardwood. The name "Bonalbo" is derived from an Aboriginal word, believed to mean "water lilies" or a similar local flora reference. The village grew steadily following the establishment of land grants and the development of local infrastructure, leaving a historical footprint reflected in some of its older rural buildings and regional heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 338 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.