Jackadgery crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
26 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Jackadgery
Jackadgery is a rural locality situated in northern New South Wales within the Clarence Valley Council local government area, bearing the postcode 2460. Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged terrain, native bushland, and its proximity to the powerful waters of the Boyd and Clarence rivers. Due to its remote setting, Jackadgery has a very small population, typical of the sparsely settled grazing and natural landscape of the Northern Tablelands and North Coast hinterlands.
Local life in Jackadgery revolves around outdoor recreation, primary production, and nature tourism, with the rivers attracting campers, kayakers, and anglers. Amenities within the locality itself are minimal, with residents relying on nearby regional hubs such as Grafton or Glen Innes for comprehensive commercial, educational, and healthcare services. The Gwydir Highway passes through the area, serving as the primary transport link connecting the coast to the Northern Tablelands.
Historically, the region is traditional land of Indigenous Australian peoples, who managed the country for millennia before European exploration and settlement. European presence expanded in the 19th century with the establishment of pastoral runs, timber getting, and rudimentary transport routes through the difficult terrain. Today, Jackadgery functions primarily as a quiet stopover and rural residential community, retaining a strong connection to its pioneering past and natural environment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 11 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 132 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.