Dalwood (Ballina) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dalwood (Ballina)
Dalwood is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Ballina Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2477. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating green hills, agricultural land, and proximity to major waterways within the Richmond River catchment. Demographically, Dalwood shares the characteristics of the wider Ballina hinterland, maintaining a very low-density population comprising primarily rural landholders, families, and retirees who reside on acreage properties and working farms.
The local lifestyle in Dalwood is quiet and agriculturally focused, centered around primary production such as macadamia orchards, beef cattle, and horticulture. Because of its rural-residential nature, the locality has limited commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Alstonville, Ballina, and Lismore for schooling, healthcare, retail, and professional services. Outdoor recreation in the broader region typically involves accessing nearby national parks, nature reserves, and coastal amenities of the Far North Coast.
European settlement in the Dalwood area dates back to the 19th century, driven initially by the lucrative timber industry that targeted the region's "Big Scrub" rainforests. Following the clearing of the native timber, the fertile volcanic soil facilitated the establishment of dairy farming and general agriculture, which shaped the landscape and economy for generations. While many of the original large agricultural holdings have since been subdivided into smaller lifestyle blocks, the locality retains a strong connection to its pioneering rural heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
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.