Eviron crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Eviron
Eviron is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Tweed Shire local government area (postcode 2484). Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating green hills, remnant subtropical vegetation, and proximity to the Tweed River catchment. Due to its rural zoning, Eviron maintains a very low population density, with residents primarily residing on acreage properties and working in surrounding towns or agricultural sectors.
Local life in Eviron is defined by a quiet, rural-residential lifestyle. The locality itself lacks commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby towns such as Murwillumbah and South Tweed Heads for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Transport links are facilitated by regional roads connecting the locality to the Pacific Motorway, allowing access to broader regional hubs in New South Wales and southern Queensland.
Historically, the land around Eviron was traditionally occupied by the Bundjalung nation. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area’s development was shaped by timber-getting, agriculture, and dairy farming. Over time, much of the cleared agricultural land has transitioned into lifestyle properties, conservation areas, and low-intensity rural holdings while retaining its historical agricultural footprint.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 229 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.