Lionsville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lionsville
Lionsville is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2460. Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged terrain, native bushland, and proximity to watercourses within the Clarence River catchment. Due to its remote setting, Lionsville has a very small, dispersed population, typical of the hinterland areas in the region.
Historically, Lionsville emerged as a gold-mining settlement in the late 1860s following the discovery of gold in the surrounding ranges. The settlement experienced a brief economic boom, featuring local infrastructure to support miners and prospectors before activity declined as the easily accessible gold deposits were exhausted. Today, remnants of this heritage remain part of the locality's historical footprint, though little commercial or civic infrastructure persists.
Modern local life in Lionsville is defined by rural isolation and self-sufficiency, with residents relying on nearby regional service centres for major retail, healthcare, and administrative needs. The locality has limited public amenities, functioning primarily as a quiet residential and agricultural area. Its surrounding natural environment attracts visitors interested in bushwalking, four-wheel driving, and exploring the historical traces of New South Wales' colonial mining era.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 14 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.