Larnook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
23 recorded in this period, compared with 19 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Larnook
Larnook is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Lismore City Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2480. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating green hills, agricultural lands, and pockets of remnant subtropical vegetation typical of the Northern Rivers hinterland. Demographically, Larnook is a sparsely populated rural community where residents are primarily engaged in primary production, lifestyle farming, and commuting to nearby regional centres such as Lismore for employment and services.
Local life in Larnook is centered around quiet country living and agricultural pursuits, notably beef cattle grazing and macadamia cultivation. The locality functions primarily as a residential and farming community with minimal commercial amenities, relying instead on neighbouring towns and Lismore for retail, education, and healthcare infrastructure. The natural environment supports outdoor activities, and the area is connected by a network of secondary rural roads that link the scattered homesteads to the wider transport grid.
European history in the Larnook area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the timber-getting industry that exploited the region's rich subtropical rainforests, followed by the establishment of dairy and beef farms once the land was cleared. While the locality retains few large-scale historic commercial buildings, its cultural heritage is rooted in the early European settlement patterns, agricultural development, and the enduring connections of the region to its original Indigenous custodians.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 394 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.