Dilkoon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dilkoon
Dilkoon is a 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. The geography of the area is characterised by undulating terrain, agricultural land, and native bushland typical of the Clarence River catchment. Due to its rural nature, Dilkoon has a very low population density, with residents primarily dispersed across large agricultural properties and lifestyle acreage.
The locality functions as a quiet residential and farming community with minimal commercial infrastructure. Local life is centred around primary production, particularly beef cattle grazing and forestry. For higher-order services, employment, retail, and schooling, residents typically travel to nearby regional hubs such as Grafton or South Grafton. The area is accessed via local rural road networks connected to the Gwydir Highway.
European settlement in the Dilkoon area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism, timber-getting, and agriculture in the Clarence Valley. The broader region has a rich Indigenous history, being the traditional lands of the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr language groups. While few historical structures remain prominent in Dilkoon itself, the locality retains a landscape defined by its historical ties to early rural industry and transport routes in northern New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 40 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.