Howards Grass crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 24 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Howards Grass
Howards Grass is a semi-rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Lismore City Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2480. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating green hills, cleared agricultural land, and remnants of subtropical vegetation typical of the Northern Rivers hinterland. Demographically, it is a very small, sparsely populated community, with residents primarily residing on acreage properties and working in nearby service hubs such as Lismore or Nimbin.
Due to its rural and residential nature, Howards Grass contains virtually no commercial amenities, retail outlets, or public infrastructure within its immediate boundaries. Local life relies entirely on neighbouring localities and Lismore for education, healthcare, shopping, and employment. The area is accessed via rural roads connecting it to the broader regional transport network, supporting a quiet lifestyle focused on primary production and acreage living.
Historically, the locality—like much of the wider Lismore region—was traditionally part of the Bundjalung nation before European settlement in the 19th century. The area’s subsequent development was driven by agriculture, initially through the timber industry and later through dairy farming and beef cattle production. The placename itself reflects the agrarian history and landscape features of the early pastoral grants and farming estates established in the district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 4 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 78 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.