Chambigne crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
19 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Chambigne
Chambigne is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley local government area and the 2460 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural acreage typical of the Clarence River hinterland. As a sparsely populated rural district, Chambigne records a very small population, with residents largely dispersed across large landholdings used for primary production and rural-residential living.
Due to its rural nature, Chambigne has minimal local commercial amenities, with residents relying on nearby townships such as Grafton for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Local life is centered around agriculture, livestock grazing, and the quiet lifestyle afforded by the natural surroundings. Transport connectivity is provided by secondary rural roads linking the locality to the broader regional road network.
Historically, the region developed alongside the broader settlement of the Clarence Valley, initially driven by timber-getting, squatting, and agricultural expansion in the 19th century. The cultural heritage of Chambigne is closely tied to its early European pastoral history and the traditional custodianship of the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr language groups, who have historical connections to the wider region. Few historic structures remain publicly documented within the locality itself, preserving its identity as a quiet, predominantly natural and agricultural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 5 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 48 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.