Kippenduff crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kippenduff
Kippenduff is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Richmond Valley Council local government area (postcode 2469). Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, native bushland, and cleared agricultural lands typical of the subtropical hinterland north of Casino. Demographically, Kippenduff supports a very small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary production, rural acreage living, and land stewardship.
Local life in Kippenduff is defined by its quiet, agrarian character and high level of self-sufficiency. Due to its sparse population, the locality contains few commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional hubs such as Casino and Kyogle for retail, schooling, health services, and community infrastructure. The surrounding road network primarily serves local agricultural transport, residential access, and connections to the Bruxner Highway.
European settlement in the Kippenduff area dates back to the 19th century, following the expansion of pastoralism and the timber industry into the Richmond River catchment. The region’s history is closely tied to the clearing of rich cedar forests and the subsequent establishment of dairy farming and beef cattle grazing. While few historical structures remain prominent today, the landscape retains traces of early pioneering infrastructure and traditional land-use patterns characteristic of the Richmond Valley’s developmental history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 17 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.