Camira crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Camira
Camira is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Richmond Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2469. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying terrain, native bushland, and agricultural acreage typical of the northern hinterland. Due to its remote and predominantly rural setting, the locality has a very small, dispersed population with low residential density.
The local lifestyle in Camira is centered around primary production, including beef cattle grazing and broadacre agriculture. Given its small population and rural isolation, the locality lacks commercial amenities, retail hubs, and public transport infrastructure, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Casino and Kyogle for higher-order services, education, and healthcare.
Historically, the area developed as part of the traditional lands of Bundjalung Nation peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. European history in the broader Richmond Valley region was primarily shaped by the timber-getting, dairy, and beef industries. Camira retains its historic rural identity, with little modern industrial or residential development altering its quiet, pastoral landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 35 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.