Richmond Valley LGA crime statistics

About Richmond Valley

The Richmond Valley Council local government area is located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, encompassing approximately 3,051 square kilometres. The landscape is defined by the Richmond River valley, stretching from the foothills of the Great Dividing Range in the west to the coastal plains of the Pacific Ocean in the east. As of the 2021 Census, the region supports a population of approximately 23,000 residents. The demographic profile is primarily centered around the administrative hub of Casino, with other notable population centres including the coastal town of Evans Head and the rural locality of Coraki.

Local life in the Richmond Valley is shaped by a diverse economy rooted in agriculture, particularly beef cattle production, timber processing, and retail services. The region offers a variety of amenities, including local sporting facilities, primary and secondary schools, and health services concentrated in Casino. Coastal areas such as Evans Head provide significant recreational infrastructure, serving as hubs for tourism and fishing. The area is also known for its natural biodiversity, featuring proximity to several national parks and protected forests that support regional ecotourism.

The history of the Richmond Valley is deeply connected to the traditional custodianship of the Bundjalung people, who have inhabited the region for millennia. European settlement began in the early 19th century, driven by the cedar-getting industry and the subsequent expansion of pastoralism. The development of the railway and the establishment of major primary industries in the late 1800s catalyzed the growth of Casino and the surrounding river townships. Today, the area preserves its historical heritage through local museums and the architectural legacy of its early 20th-century civic and commercial buildings.

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 · LGA 16610
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections