Coombell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 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 Coombell
Coombell is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Richmond Valley Council local government area and the 2470 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying agricultural plains, floodplains, and grazing lands typical of the Richmond River catchment. Demographically, Coombell is sparsely populated, with the majority of residents residing on acreage or working farms, contributing to a quiet, rural community profile.
Local life in Coombell is primarily agriculturally focused, centered around beef cattle production, dairy farming, and fodder cropping. Due to its small population and rural nature, the locality has very few commercial amenities, relying instead on the nearby regional hub of Casino for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Transport links are facilitated by the Summerland Way, which passes through the area, connecting residents to Casino and other regional centers.
Historically, the region is situated on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation, who inhabited the area for thousands of years prior to European settlement. European presence in the 19th century was driven by the timber industry and the expansion of pastoral leases, which eventually shaped the agricultural landscape seen today. While Coombell features few prominent modern public buildings, its history is deeply tied to the broader pioneering and pastoral development of the Richmond Valley.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12 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.