Glengarrie crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glengarrie
Glengarrie is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Tweed Shire local government area and the 2486 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, rolling green hills, and a subtropical climate typical of the Tweed River hinterland. Due to its low population density, demographic data for Glengarrie is largely subsumed within the broader statistics of the Tweed Shire, with residents typically living on rural properties, acreage, or engaged in agricultural pursuits.
The locality is primarily rural in character, offering a quiet, agrarian lifestyle while remaining within accessible distance of larger regional hubs. Local life centers around rural enterprise, small-scale farming, and natural conservation. While Glengarrie itself has a limited commercial footprint, residents rely on nearby towns within the Tweed Shire for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. The surrounding region provides access to national parks, state forests, and outdoor recreational activities.
Historically, the area's development reflects the broader European settlement of the Tweed Valley, which initially focused on red cedar logging, followed by dairy farming, banana growing, and subtropical agriculture. The traditional custodians of the land are the Bundjalung nation. Over time, land use in localities like Glengarrie has evolved from intensive primary production toward lifestyle properties, conservation, and diversified rural enterprise, preserving much of the natural landscape and heritage of the northern New South Wales hinterland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 102 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.