Kyogle crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
185 recorded in this period, compared with 95 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kyogle
Kyogle is a town and locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, serving as the administrative centre for the Kyogle Council local government area within the 2474 postcode. Located on the Richmond River, the area is characterised by a rural landscape surrounded by agricultural lands, rolling hills, and proximity to several national parks, including Border Ranges National Park. The locality supports a regional population of several thousand residents, reflecting a tight-knit regional community centered around the main township and surrounding farming districts.
The town provides essential local services and amenities to support the surrounding agricultural community, including retail businesses, health services, primary and secondary schooling, and sporting facilities. The local economy is traditionally anchored by agriculture, particularly beef cattle, dairy farming, and timber, alongside emerging sectors like tourism and lifestyle relocation. Kyogle is connected to regional centres such as Lismore and Casino via the Summerland Way and the NSW Main Northern railway line, facilitating regional transport and commerce.
European settlement in the Kyogle area began in the mid-19th century, initially driven by the timber industry exploiting the region's vast stands of red cedar and rainforest hardwoods. The town’s name is derived from "Kyeogle," the name of a pastoral run established in the 1830s, which is believed to be an Aboriginal word associated with the local Brolga bird. The area holds significant Indigenous heritage, being the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation. Today, the town preserves its historical identity through several heritage-listed buildings and structures that reflect its late-19th and early-20th-century development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 29 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 20 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 12 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 10 |
| Fraud | 7 | 7 |
| Liquor offences | 7 | 2 |
| Trespass | 6 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 8 |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 7 |
| Pornography offences | 4 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,248 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.