Mole River crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mole River
Mole River is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Tenterfield Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2372. Geographically, the area is defined by its proximity to the watercourse of the same name, featuring undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural land used primarily for grazing. Due to its remote and expansive rural setting, the population is very small, contributing to a low-density demographic profile characterized by scattered farming households and rural property owners.
Local life in Mole River revolves around primary agricultural pursuits, particularly beef cattle and sheep farming. The locality operates largely self-sufficiently, with residents relying on nearby regional hubs such as Tenterfield for higher-order commercial services, healthcare, and educational facilities. Infrastructure within the immediate locality is minimal, consisting primarily of rural access roads and properties tied to the natural landscape of the Northern Rivers and New England border regions.
European history in the Mole River area dates back to the mid-19th century, following the expansion of pastoral settlement into the far northern districts of New South Wales. The locality was shaped by early squatting runs, timber-getting, and small-scale mining ventures that occasionally occurred throughout the wider New England and Tenterfield districts. Historic traces remain embedded in the rural landscape, reflecting the region’s long-standing transition from traditional Indigenous custodianship to pastoralism and modern rural land use.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 89 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.