Gilletts Ridge crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gilletts Ridge
Gilletts Ridge is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley local government area and bearing the postcode 2462. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, native bushland, and agricultural properties typical of the rural hinterland surrounding the Clarence River catchment. Due to its sparse population and vast landholdings, demographic data specific to Gilletts Ridge is largely subsumed within broader regional statistics for the Clarence Valley Council area, reflecting a quiet community dominated by primary production and acreage living.
As a predominantly rural settlement, Gilletts Ridge lacks commercial amenities within its immediate boundaries, relying instead on nearby regional service hubs such as South Grafton and Grafton for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Local life is centered on rural enterprise, hobby farming, and residential acreage, with residents utilizing the surrounding local road networks to access essential infrastructure across the wider Clarence Valley.
The history of Gilletts Ridge is closely tied to the broader European settlement and agricultural expansion of the Clarence Valley during the 19th century. Originally land utilized by the Bundjalung and Yaegl nations, the area was progressively surveyed and cleared for timber getting, cattle grazing, and small-scale farming. While the locality features few formal heritage-listed landmarks, its landscape retains historical markers of early European clearing, rural subdivision, and the traditional industries that shaped the inland development of Northern New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 44 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.