Lynwood crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lynwood
Lynwood is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Ballina Shire local government area and the 2477 postcode. Geographically characterized by low-lying cleared land and undulating terrain typical of the Richmond River floodplain, the area is primarily defined by its agricultural setting. Due to its small geographic footprint and population, demographic data for Lynwood is largely subsumed within the broader regional statistics of the Ballina hinterland, featuring a dispersed rural populace.
The locality is strictly non-urban, lacking commercial hubs, schools, or major civic amenities. Residents rely on nearby service centers such as Alstonville, Ballina, and Lismore for retail, education, healthcare, and employment. Local land use is predominantly agricultural, consisting of grazing, macadamia orchards, and lifestyle properties. Transport connectivity is provided via secondary rural roads linking the locality to the wider Northern Rivers transport network.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation before European settlement in the 19th century. European development in Lynwood and its surroundings was driven by the timber industry, followed by the clearing of fertile brush lands for dairy farming and agriculture. Over time, the area transitioned from intensive primary production to a mix of modern farming and rural-residential living, maintaining its quiet, agrarian character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 215 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.