Cowper crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cowper
Cowper is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and carrying the postcode 2460. Positioned on the floodplain of the lower Clarence River, the area is characterized by low-lying, fertile agricultural land flanked by major transport routes, including the Pacific Highway. Demographically, Cowper supports a small, dispersed population typical of the region's agricultural districts, with residents primarily engaged in primary production and regional services.
Local life in Cowper is centered around rural industry, with the surrounding landscape predominantly utilized for beef cattle grazing, sugarcane cultivation, and localized horticulture. Due to its rural scale, the locality relies heavily on nearby service hubs such as Maclean and Grafton for comprehensive retail, secondary education, and professional services. Amenities directly within Cowper are minimal, though the community maintains a quiet, rural lifestyle connected by the region's primary road networks.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century when the Clarence River was established as a vital maritime highway for timber getters, agriculturalists, and pastoralists. The locality was named in honor of Sir Charles Cowper, an influential early colonial politician and multiple-term Premier of New South Wales. The area's heritage is closely tied to the broader history of river navigation, early European land grants, and the gradual transition from river-based transport to road infrastructure in the Northern Rivers.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 88 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.