Byrrill Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Byrrill Creek
Byrrill Creek is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Tweed Shire local government area under the postcode 2484. Geographically, the area is characterised by a rugged landscape dominated by the foothills of the Border Ranges and the Tweed Valley watershed. The locality is defined by its sparse population and agricultural lands, typical of the hinterland surrounding Mount Warning (Wollumbin), with local waterways feeding into the Tweed River system.
The community relies primarily on surrounding regional service hubs, such as Murwillumbah, for commercial, educational, and medical amenities. Local activity centers around agricultural pursuits, including beef cattle grazing and horticulture, alongside rural residential living. Due to its remote and geographically constrained setting, public infrastructure within Byrrill Creek itself is minimal, focusing mainly on local road networks that connect the scattered farming properties to the wider Tweed Shire.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation. European settlement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was driven by the timber industry, which exploited the dense subtropical rainforests, followed by the clearing of land for dairy farming and agriculture. Over time, the economic focus shifted away from commercial timber harvesting, leaving Byrrill Creek as a quiet rural enclave valued for its natural environment and historical ties to the early pioneering era of the Tweed Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 125 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.