Copmanhurst crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
24 recorded in this period, compared with 27 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Copmanhurst
Copmanhurst is a small rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2460. Positioned on the banks of the Clarence River, the surrounding geography is characterized by fertile river flats, rolling hills, and pastoral land. Demographically, Copmanhurst and its wider rural surrounds support a small, dispersed population primarily engaged in agriculture, beef cattle farming, and lifestyle acreage.
The locality functions as a quiet community hub centered around essential rural amenities. Local infrastructure includes a public primary school, a community hall, a local hotel, and recreational spaces associated with the river and showground. The Clarence River serves as a focal point for local life, supporting recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and boating. For more comprehensive commercial services, healthcare, and secondary education, residents typically travel south-east to the regional center of Grafton.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the timber industry, navigation on the Clarence River, and the establishment of pastoral runs. Copmanhurst grew as an important river port and transit point for goods moving between the coast and the tablelands before the expansion of the rail and road networks. Several historic buildings and sites remain within the locality, reflecting its 19th-century origins as a bustling regional outpost.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 344 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.