Ettrick crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ettrick
Ettrick is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2474 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating countryside, agricultural land, and remnants of subtropical vegetation typical of the Richmond River catchment. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, primarily residing on acreage and working farms engaged in regional primary industries such as beef cattle grazing and dairying.
Local life in Ettrick is defined by its quiet, community-oriented rural atmosphere. Residents rely primarily on the nearby town of Kyogle—located just a short drive away—for essential services, including retail shopping, medical facilities, schooling, and professional services. The locality itself features minimal commercial infrastructure, functioning predominantly as a residential and agricultural hinterland where community engagement is largely centered around regional events and neighborhood networks.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation prior to European settlement in the 19th century. Following European arrival, the district was largely developed for timber getting and pastoralism, taking advantage of the fertile soils and abundant water resources of the region. While few historical structures remain prominent in Ettrick today, the locality's heritage is deeply tied to the broader pioneering and agricultural development of the Kyogle shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 3 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 149 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.