Fawcetts Plain crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Fawcetts Plain
Fawcetts Plain is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2474 postcode. The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land, typical of the broader Richmond River catchment, featuring pockets of native vegetation and cleared pastures suited to primary production. Due to its remote and expansive rural setting, the locality has a very small, dispersed population, with most residents residing on working farms or lifestyle properties.
Local life in Fawcetts Plain revolves predominantly around agriculture, particularly beef cattle grazing and associated rural enterprises. The locality operates largely without commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby towns such as Kyogle for retail, health, education, and professional services. Transport connectivity is provided by a network of local rural roads linking the area to regional transit routes.
The history of Fawcetts Plain is closely tied to the post-European settlement expansion of the Kyogle shire, which saw the region transformed from dense subtropical rainforest and cedar-getting country into pastoral land. European heritage in the area is largely defined by historic farmsteads, early land grants, and the gradual development of the local road and agricultural infrastructure. While few formal heritage-listed public buildings exist directly within the locality, the cultural landscape reflects the enduring influence of early pioneering and dairy farming families in the region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 155 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.