Kynnumboon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Kynnumboon
Kynnumboon is a semi-rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Tweed Shire local government area (postcode 2484). Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying, fertile floodplains adjacent to the Tweed River, supporting a landscape historically dominated by agriculture. According to the 2021 Australian census, Kynnumboon and its surrounding rural catchment support a small, dispersed population, with many residents commuting to nearby urban centres such as Murwillumbah for employment, schooling, and daily services.
Local amenities within Kynnumboon are minimal, reflecting its quiet, rural character. The area relies primarily on neighbouring towns for retail, healthcare, and educational facilities. Land use in Kynnumboon is largely agricultural, featuring pastoral properties, cane farming, and rural-residential acreage. Transport connectivity is provided via local rural roads linking the locality to the regional road network, including the nearby Murwillumbah bypass.
European settlement in the region dates back to the 19th century, driven by the timber industry, cedar-getting, and subsequent agricultural development, particularly dairy farming and sugarcane cultivation. The area’s history is closely tied to the broader development of the Tweed River valley, where waterways served as the primary transport routes before the establishment of roads. While few distinct historical structures remain prominent in Kynnumboon itself, the cultural landscape reflects the enduring agricultural heritage of the Tweed Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 109 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.