Kilgra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kilgra
Kilgra is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2474 postcode. The geography of the area is characterized by undulating terrain, typical of the broader Richmond River catchment, featuring a mix of cleared agricultural land and remnant native vegetation. Due to its rural nature, Kilgra has a very low population density, with most residents living on large farming properties or acreages.
The local economy and lifestyle in Kilgra are primarily centered around primary production, including beef cattle grazing and various agricultural pursuits. Because of its small population, the locality contains minimal commercial infrastructure; residents rely on nearby townships such as Kyogle for essential services, retail shopping, health care, and secondary education. The area is accessed via a network of secondary rural roads connecting it to the wider Northern Rivers transport grid.
The history of Kilgra is closely tied to the European settlement and agricultural development of the Kyogle region in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Originally traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation, the area was cleared and developed for timber getting and pastoralism by European colonists. While Kilgra lacks major heritage-listed urban infrastructure, the cultural landscape reflects the enduring history of European farming families alongside the deep Indigenous heritage of the Northern Rivers region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 79 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.