Byangum crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
24 recorded in this period, compared with 19 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Byangum
Byangum is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Tweed Shire local government area (Postcode 2484). Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral land, subtropical vegetation, and its proximity to the Tweed River, which meanders through the surrounding valley. Demographically, Byangum is sparsely populated, consisting largely of acreage properties, farming land, and rural-residential dwellings that support a quiet, community-oriented population.
Local life in Byangum is defined by its rural setting, with primary economic activities historically centered around agriculture, including dairy farming and crop cultivation. While the locality itself has few commercial amenities, it relies heavily on the nearby regional hub of Murwillumbah—located just a few kilometres to the east—for retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. Transport links are primarily facilitated by local country roads connecting residents to the wider Tweed Valley network.
Historically, the area lies within the traditional country of the Bundjalung nation, who have occupied the Tweed River valley for millennia. European settlement in the 19th century transformed the landscape as the fertile river flats were cleared for agriculture, cedar-getting, and dairy production. Today, Byangum retains a strong connection to its pioneering rural past, visible in its historic farmsteads, cultural landscape, and ongoing agricultural land use.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 2 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 153 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.