Middle Pocket crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Middle Pocket
Middle Pocket is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Byron Shire local government area (postcode 2483). Geographically, the area is characterized by rolling hills, lush green valleys, and a subtropical climate typical of the Northern Rivers hinterland. The population is predominantly small and dispersed, reflecting its rural-residential character, with many residents engaged in agriculture, local arts, and small-scale enterprise.
The locality is primarily agricultural and residential, offering a quiet, community-oriented lifestyle surrounded by natural landscapes. It lacks a major commercial center, relying instead on nearby towns such as Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads for essential services, retail, and schooling. Local life is closely tied to the regional environment, with residents accessing community facilities and services throughout the wider Byron Shire.
Historically, the area developed through timber-getting, dairy farming, and subtropical agriculture, transforming from dense rainforests into cleared farming land during the 19th and 20th centuries. The traditional custodians of the region are the Bundjalung Nation, whose heritage remains deeply connected to the land. Over recent decades, Middle Pocket, like much of the Byron hinterland, has experienced demographic shifts with an influx of tree-changers and alternative lifestyle practitioners joining the established rural community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 141 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.