Mullumbimby crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
422 recorded in this period, compared with 370 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mullumbimby
Mullumbimby is a town located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Byron Shire local government area (postcode 2482). Situated in the fertile valley of the Brunswick River, the locality lies approximately 9 kilometres inland from the coast at Brunswick Heads and is framed by the surrounding peaks of the Tweed caldera, notably Mount Chincogan. The population is characterized by a distinct demographic mix, blending long-term agricultural families with a substantial alternative lifestyle community that has grown steadily since the late 20th century.
The town functions as a key commercial and civic hub for the inland areas of the Byron Shire. Its central business district features heritage shopfronts housing a range of independent retail stores, organic produce outlets, and cafes. Mullumbimby is well-serviced by local amenities, including public and private schools, medical facilities, sporting complexes, and the Mullumbimby Showground, which hosts community events and markets. The local economy is diverse, encompassing small-scale agriculture, tourism, retail, and creative industries.
Originally inhabited by the Arakwal and Minjungbal people of the Bundjalung Nation, the European history of the area began in the mid-19th century with the arrival of cedar getters. The region was subsequently cleared for dairy farming and banana cultivation, with the town officially gazetted in the late 1800s. Mullumbimby experienced a significant demographic shift in the 1970s, heavily influenced by the Aquarius Festival held in nearby Nimbin, which attracted a wave of artists, environmentalists, and alternative settlers who shaped the contemporary cultural identity of the town.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 40 | 41 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 40 | 37 |
| Breach bail conditions | 36 | 21 |
| Malicious damage to property | 31 | 33 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 28 | 16 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 19 | 11 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 19 | 25 |
| Fraud | 18 | 20 |
| Liquor offences | 18 | 0 |
| Other theft | 17 | 11 |
| Steal from dwelling | 16 | 12 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 15 | 14 |
| Trespass | 15 | 9 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 18 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 14 | 16 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 11 | 20 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 6 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,180 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.