Mount Burrell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
34 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Burrell
Mount Burrell is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Tweed Shire local government area (postcode 2484). Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, lush subtropical vegetation, and proximity to prominent natural landmarks such as Mount Warning (Wollumbin) and Border Ranges National Park. Demographically, Mount Burrell has a small, dispersed population typical of hinterland farming and alternative-lifestyle communities, with residents primarily engaged in agriculture, horticulture, and remote or home-based occupations.
Local life in Mount Burrell is quiet and community-focused, relying heavily on surrounding larger hubs for comprehensive services. The locality is serviced by the Murwillumbah-Nimbin Road, which connects residents to nearby villages like Uki and Nimbin for daily conveniences, schooling, and healthcare. Amenities within the immediate locality are sparse, emphasizing a rural lifestyle, environmental conservation, and self-sufficiency.
Historically, the area developed through a combination of timber-getting, dairy farming, and agriculture following European settlement in the 19th century. In the latter half of the 20th century, Mount Burrell—along with much of the wider Tweed and Byron hinterlands—became a destination for the alternative lifestyle movement, attracting artists, environmentalists, and people seeking communal living arrangements. This blend of traditional rural heritage and counter-cultural history continues to shape the cultural landscape of the locality today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 276 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.