New Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About New Park
New Park is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2474. The geography of the area is characterized by undulating topography, cleared agricultural land, and pockets of native bushland typical of the Northern Rivers hinterland. Due to its rural setting, New Park maintains a very low population density, with residents predominantly living on large rural landholdings and working in primary industries such as beef cattle production and agriculture.
Local life in New Park is closely tied to the surrounding natural environment and agricultural pursuits. The locality does not contain commercial hubs or major public amenities; instead, residents rely on nearby towns such as Kyogle for essential services, retail shopping, education, and healthcare. Community interaction is typically centered around regional agricultural networks, local sports clubs, and community events hosted within the broader Kyogle local government area.
European settlement in the New Park area dates back to the 19th century, following the expansion of pastoralism and the timber industry into the Richmond River catchment. The region’s history is reflective of the broader Northern Rivers development, transitioning from extensive cedar-getting and land clearing to dairy farming, and eventually to beef cattle and diversified agriculture. While few specific historical structures or heritage listings are officially documented within New Park itself, the cultural landscape retains historical markers of early European settlement and agricultural infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 142 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.