Cottonvale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cottonvale
Cottonvale is a rural locality situated in the New England region of New South Wales, within the Tenterfield Shire local government area, and shares the 4375 postcode. Located near the Queensland border along the New England Highway, the area is characterized by a high-altitude tablelands landscape featuring rolling hills and agricultural land. Due to its small population, demographic data for Cottonvale is typically amalgamated with surrounding rural localities within the Tenterfield LGA, reflecting a quiet community with a low population density.
The local economy and lifestyle are primarily centered around agriculture, particularly stone fruit orchards, vineyards, and agricultural support services that leverage the region's cool-temperate climate. Amenities within Cottonvale itself are limited, with residents relying on nearby regional centers such as Stanthorpe (in Queensland) and Tenterfield for comprehensive retail, medical, educational, and commercial services.
Historically, the area developed as part of the broader settlement of the Northern Tablelands, driven by pastoralism, timber-getting, and eventually intensive horticulture. The arrival of the Main Northern railway line in the late 19th century played a significant role in facilitating the transport of local agricultural produce to broader markets, shaping the rural identity of the locality that persists today.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 20 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.