Carrs Island crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 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 Carrs Island
Carrs Island is a semi-rural locality situated in the Clarence Valley region of northern New South Wales, within the 2460 postcode district. Positioned within the floodplain of the lower Clarence River system, the area is characterized by low-lying terrain, fertile alluvial soils, and waterways that shape its distinct island geography. Due to its rural nature and prone-to-flooding environment, the population is very small, consisting primarily of scattered rural residential and agricultural landholders.
The locality is predominantly dedicated to agricultural activities, including cane farming and cattle grazing, taking advantage of the rich regional soil. Local life is quiet and self-reliant, with residents relying on nearby service centers such as Maclean and Grafton for commercial amenities, healthcare, education, and employment. Infrastructure within Carrs Island itself is minimal, limited mainly to rural access roads and utilities servicing the local farming properties.
Historically, the area, like much of the lower Clarence Valley, forms part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr language groups, who utilized the rich riverine resources for sustenance and cultural practices. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the island and surrounding districts were rapidly cleared and developed for agriculture, particularly sugar cane cultivation, which became a cornerstone of the regional economy. Today, Carrs Island remains a quiet agricultural pocket reflective of the broader pioneering and river-based history of the Clarence River region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 10 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.