Codrington crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Codrington
Codrington is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Richmond Valley Council local government area and the 2471 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying, fertile alluvial plains associated with the Richmond River catchment, supporting a landscape primarily dedicated to agriculture. Due to its small population, demographic data for Codrington is typically aggregated with surrounding rural localities within the Richmond Valley region, where residents are predominantly engaged in primary production industries such as dairy and beef cattle farming, as well as sugarcane cultivation.
Local life in Codrington is defined by a quiet, community-focused rural lifestyle. The locality lacks a major commercial centre, relying instead on nearby towns such as Coraki and Casino for essential services, retail, and educational facilities. Residents access broader health, administrative, and commercial amenities through regional hubs like Lismore. Infrastructure within the locality primarily consists of rural residential properties and local access roads serving the surrounding agricultural enterprises.
The history of Codrington is closely tied to European settlement and agricultural expansion in the Richmond River valley during the 19th century. Originally inhabited by the Bundjalung nation, the area was cleared and settled by Europeans for timber harvesting and subsequent agricultural development. While the locality retains few large-scale historic commercial buildings, its cultural heritage is preserved through its enduring agricultural landscape and historical connections to the early pastoral and farming history of the Northern Rivers.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 83 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.