Levenstrath crime statistics

About Levenstrath

Levenstrath is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and the 2460 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying rural land, pastoral properties, and proximity to the Clarence River floodplain. Due to its agricultural focus and expansive acreage, Levenstrath maintains a very low population density typical of the region's smaller farming communities.

Local life in Levenstrath is centered around primary agricultural pursuits, predominantly beef cattle grazing and crop cultivation. The locality relies heavily on nearby regional hubs, primarily Grafton, for essential services, secondary education, healthcare, and commercial amenities. Infrastructure within Levenstrath itself is minimal, consisting primarily of rural residential dwellings, farm homesteads, and local access roads connecting to major regional transport routes.

European settlement in the Levenstrath area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of agriculture, timber-getting, and river-based transport along the Clarence River system. The heritage of the locality is closely tied to the early European pastoralists and farmers who cleared the land for primary production. While few formal heritage structures remain listed at the state level, the cultural landscape reflects the enduring history of rural enterprise and European settlement in the Clarence Valley.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 12319
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections