Kilgin crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kilgin
Kilgin is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Lismore City Council local government area and the 2472 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying, fertile floodplain terrain associated with the Richmond River catchment, supporting a landscape primarily dedicated to agriculture. Due to its small geographic footprint and dispersed rural population, demographic data for Kilgin is largely subsumed within broader regional profiles, with residents typically accessing services and employment in nearby larger regional hubs.
Local life in Kilgin is defined by a quiet, rural lifestyle centered around primary production, including dairy farming, beef cattle, and horticulture. The locality has minimal commercial amenities, relying instead on neighboring towns for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Infrastructure within Kilgin consists primarily of rural residential properties and local access roads connecting agricultural enterprises to the wider regional transport network.
The history of Kilgin is closely tied to European settlement and agricultural expansion in the Richmond River valley during the 19th century, when the fertile alluvial soils were cleared for timber harvesting and subsequent farming. Traditional custodianship of the land belongs to the Bundjalung nation, who maintained a deep connection to the river systems and rich ecosystems of the region prior to European colonization. While the locality contains few major heritage-listed architectural sites, the cultural landscape reflects the enduring history of agricultural development in the Northern Rivers.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 59 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.