Congarinni crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Congarinni
Congarinni is a rural locality situated in the Nambucca Valley local government area of New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2447. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bush reserves, and waterways associated with the Nambucca River catchment. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated community typical of the New South Wales Mid North Coast, with residents predominantly residing on rural properties, acreage, and farmsteads.
Local life in Congarinni is quiet and centered around primary production, rural living, and nature. Due to its rural nature, the locality relies primarily on nearby larger service hubs—such as Nambucca Heads and Macksville—for major commercial, educational, and medical amenities. Community activity often revolves around local agricultural pursuits, environmental stewardship, and regional events within the broader Nambucca Valley shire.
European history in the Congarinni area dates back to the 19th century, driven initially by the timber industry, cedar-getting, and subsequent agricultural settlement. The landscape retains historical traces of early rural development, transport routes, and river-based commerce that historically connected the upper reaches of the Nambucca Valley to coastal ports.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 365 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.