Mount Warning crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Warning
Mount Warning, known natively as *Wollumbin*, is a prominent volcanic peak and surrounding locality situated in the Tweed Shire of northeastern New South Wales (Postcode 2484). The area is dominated by the eroded remnants of the Pleistocene-era Tweed Volcano, featuring steep, rugged topography and dense subtropical rainforests. Due to its remote and environmentally sensitive nature, the population within the Mount Warning locality is extremely sparse, consisting primarily of rural residents and conservation landholders, with most commercial services and residential populations concentrated in nearby towns such as Murwillumbah.
Local life in the Mount Warning locality is closely tied to nature, conservation, and eco-tourism. The area falls largely within the Wollumbin National Park, making it a well-known destination for bushwalking, birdwatching, and nature appreciation. While the summit track—traditionally a popular destination for hikers seeking panoramic views from the coast to the Great Dividing Range—has been closed out of respect for the cultural heritage of the local Indigenous custodians, the surrounding region supports a low-density rural community focused on agriculture, sustainable living, and nature-based tourism.
The locality holds profound cultural and historical significance, particularly for the Bundjalung Nation, for whom *Wollumbin* is a sacred site with strict traditional laws regarding access and cultural protocols. European history in the area began in 1770 when Lieutenant James Cook named the mountain as a navigational landmark to warn mariners of offshore reefs. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, the surrounding valleys saw European settlement driven by timber-getting and dairy farming, before the region's ecological and cultural values were formally recognized through national park declarations and heritage listings.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 148 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.