Glenreagh crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
43 recorded in this period, compared with 61 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glenreagh
Glenreagh is a rural village located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and the 2450 postcode. Situated on the banks of the Orara River, the locality is characterized by a landscape of surrounding forested hills, agricultural land, and rolling valleys. Demographically, Glenreagh supports a small, tight-knit residential and farming population, functioning primarily as a quiet regional settlement with a tranquil, community-oriented atmosphere.
The village provides essential local amenities to service its residents and passing visitors, including a general store, a local primary school, community recreational spaces, and the historic Glenreagh Mountain Railway station. While employment opportunities within the immediate locality are limited primarily to agriculture, forestry, and local services, residents frequently travel to larger nearby regional hubs such as Coffs Harbour and Grafton for broader employment, secondary education, and commercial services.
Historically, Glenreagh developed in the late 19th century, driven largely by the timber industry and the subsequent expansion of the North Coast railway line. The village retains a strong sense of its heritage, highlighted by preserved 19th-century architecture and infrastructure that reflect its past as a bustling timber and transport hub. Today, Glenreagh balances its rich industrial history with its modern identity as a peaceful rural community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 8 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 11 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,005 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.