Clarenza crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
75 recorded in this period, compared with 54 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Clarenza
Clarenza is a semi-rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and the 2460 postcode. Geographically positioned just south of Grafton, the area is characterized by low-lying floodplains adjacent to the Clarence River system, supporting a landscape dominated by agricultural land, rural-residential properties, and native vegetation. While specific demographic data for Clarenza is limited due to its small population, it forms part of the broader Clarence Valley community, sharing regional socio-economic traits centered on agriculture, forestry, and regional services.
Local life in Clarenza is defined by its quiet, rural-residential character. The locality functions primarily as a dormitory and agricultural area, with residents relying heavily on nearby Grafton for commercial retail, secondary education, healthcare services, and employment. Infrastructure within Clarenza itself is minimal, consisting primarily of rural roads and local properties, though its proximity to the Pacific Highway and Gwydir Highway provides vital regional connectivity.
The history of Clarenza is intertwined with the European settlement and agricultural development of the Clarence Valley in the 19th century. Originally traditional lands of the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr language groups, the area was progressively cleared following European exploration for timber-getting and cattle grazing. The locality preserves a quiet historical footprint reflective of the wider region's pastoral evolution, with few structural landmarks remaining from its earliest developmental phases.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 14 | 11 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 6 |
| Arson | 4 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 0 |
| Other theft | 3 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 3 |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 602 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.