Lindendale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lindendale
Lindendale 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, fertile volcanic hills typical of the hinterland behind the coast, supporting a landscape largely dedicated to agriculture and rural-residential living. Demographically, Lindendale shares the characteristics of a small, dispersed rural population, with residents typically accessing employment, schooling, and major commercial services in nearby regional centres such as Lismore and Alstonville.
Local life in Lindendale is centered around rural pursuits, acreage living, and primary production, including macadamia orchards and beef cattle grazing. Due to its purely rural and residential nature, the locality itself contains minimal commercial infrastructure, relying instead on surrounding towns for retail, healthcare, and educational facilities. Community life is informal and closely tied to the broader Lismore region.
Historically, the area was traditionally part of the Bundjalung nation before European settlement in the 19th century. The region's development was driven by the timber industry, particularly the logging of "Big Scrub" rainforest timbers, followed by the establishment of dairy farming and agriculture as the land was cleared. While few distinct heritage-listed structures remain prominently within Lindendale today, the locality retains a strong historical connection to the agricultural expansion and settlement patterns of the Northern Rivers nineteenth-century rural economy.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 263 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.