Braunstone crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 recorded in this period, compared with 25 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Braunstone
Braunstone is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and the 2460 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating bushland, agricultural acreage, and native forest. Demographically, Braunstone has a very small, dispersed population typical of rural NSW localities, with most residents engaged in agriculture, local trades, or employment in nearby regional centres such as Grafton.
The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and agricultural community, lacking a distinct commercial village centre. Local amenities are minimal, with residents relying on nearby towns like Grafton for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. The Gwydir Highway passes through the vicinity, providing regional connectivity to the New England tablelands and the Pacific Highway.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung or Gumbaynggirr language groups before European settlement. European history in the broader Clarence Valley region dates back to the early 19th century, driven by timber-getting, squatting, and subsequent agricultural development. Braunstone evolved primarily as a rural farming and forestry locality, maintaining its historic ties to the primary industries of the Clarence Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 4 | 2 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 284 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.