Mountain View crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 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 Mountain View
Mountain View is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and the 2460 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying rural land, flood plains, and agricultural parcels typical of the Clarence River catchment. Due to its small population and expansive rural footprint, demographic data for Mountain View is largely subsumed within the broader Clarence Valley statistical area, featuring a sparse population density primarily engaged in primary industries and agricultural pursuits.
Local life in Mountain View is quiet and agrarian, focusing on farming, livestock, and rural residential living. The locality does not possess a major commercial or retail center; instead, residents rely on the nearby regional hub of South Grafton and the city of Grafton for essential services, secondary education, health care, and retail amenities. Transport connectivity is provided via local rural roads linking to the Gwydir Highway and Pacific Highway corridors, facilitating access to coastal and tableland centers.
European settlement in the region dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of timber-getting, agriculture, and pastoral leases along the Clarence River system. The area holds historical significance connected to the broader agricultural development of the Clarence Valley. While Mountain View contains few prominent heritage-listed architectural structures, the cultural landscape reflects the traditional custodianship of the region's Indigenous peoples, alongside the enduring European farming heritage that shaped the valley's rural subdivisions.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 208 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.