Glenugie crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
43 recorded in this period, compared with 29 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glenugie
Glenugie is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2460. Geographically, the area is characterised by a mix of native bushland, agricultural holdings, and rural-residential properties. It is bisected by the Pacific Highway, which has undergone significant upgrades in the region, including the Maclean to Grafton and Woolgoolga to Ballina bypass projects, improving regional connectivity while altering local transit routes.
Due to its rural classification, Glenugie has a small, dispersed population with limited commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby major centres such as Grafton and South Grafton for comprehensive retail, medical, and educational services. The local lifestyle is defined by quiet rural living, primary production, and proximity to natural reserves.
Historically, the area developed as a pastoral and timber-getters' settlement, reflecting the broader pioneering patterns of the Clarence Valley. While it retains few distinct historic commercial structures, the cultural heritage of the locality is tied to the traditional custodianship of the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr nations, as well as the early European settlement associated with agriculture and regional transport routes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 6 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 2 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,298 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.