New Italy crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About New Italy
New Italy is a small rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Richmond Valley Council local government area (postcode 2472). Located just off the Pacific Highway south of Woodburn, the area is characterized by a quiet rural landscape comprising agricultural lands, native bushland, and scattered residential properties. Due to its small geographical footprint and rural nature, population figures are low, with residents largely integrated into the broader Richmond Valley community for day-to-day services.
Local life and amenities in New Italy are minimal, reflecting its status as a historic rural settlement rather than a commercial hub. The locality is best known as a cultural and tourism stopover, centered around the New Italy Museum complex. This facility includes a museum housing Italian-Australian memorabilia, a café, a plant nursery, and function spaces that celebrate the region's heritage. For comprehensive commercial services, schooling, and healthcare, residents typically travel to nearby larger towns such as Woodburn, Evans Head, or Casino.
The history of New Italy is distinct and well-documented, originating in the late 19th century when a group of Venetian and northern Italian immigrants arrived in Australia in 1881 after being misled by a promoter regarding land concessions in the South Pacific. Finding themselves destitute, they settled on the unpromising, swampy, and infertile land of the area, naming it New Italy. Through sheer perseverance, hard work, and mutual cooperation, the settlers cleared the land, introduced innovative agricultural practices, and established a thriving community, leaving behind a rich cultural heritage that is preserved today by descendants and the New Italy Settlers Memorial Association.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 249 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.