Caniaba crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
16 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Caniaba
Caniaba is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Lismore City Council local government area and the 2480 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating green hills, agricultural land, and pockets of remnant native vegetation typical of the Northern Rivers hinterland. Demographically, Caniaba is a sparsely populated residential and farming community, functioning largely as a tranquil rural buffer to the southwest of the regional center of Lismore.
Local life in Caniaba is centered around rural-residential living, small-scale farming, and agriculture. Due to its close proximity to Lismore, residents rely on the nearby city for major commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Amenities within the locality itself are limited, reflecting its quiet, pastoral character, though it features community infrastructure such as the local public school, which serves families residing in the surrounding countryside.
The history and heritage of Caniaba are rooted in the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation, who inhabited the region prior to European settlement. European presence expanded in the 19th century with the development of the timber industry and subsequent conversion of the land for dairy farming and agriculture. The landscape retains a strong historical connection to the early pioneering era of the Richmond River catchment, visible in its historic rural properties and long-established farming families.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 804 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.