Modanville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Modanville
Modanville is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Lismore City Council local government area and the 2480 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by rolling hills, elevated terrain, and rich volcanic soils typical of the hinterland behind Lismore. Demographically, Modanville is a small, tight-knit residential and farming community whose population largely consists of families, retirees, and agricultural landholders who commute to nearby urban centres for employment and commerce.
Local life in Modanville is quiet and community-oriented, centred primarily around rural living, acreage properties, and small-scale agriculture. The locality is anchored by essential community infrastructure, notably the Modanville Public School, which serves local children. For broader commercial, medical, and educational amenities, residents rely heavily on the nearby regional hub of Lismore, located a short drive to the south.
Historically, the area was shaped by the timber-getting and agricultural booms of the 19th and early 20th centuries, as European settlers cleared the dense "Big Scrub" rainforest for dairy farming, cedar harvesting, and crop cultivation. Over time, the economic focus shifted from intensive dairying to a diverse mix of beef cattle, horticulture, and rural-residential living. While few prominent heritage buildings remain, the landscape itself retains the historical footprint of early rural subdivision and agricultural development in the Northern Rivers.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 614 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.