Newbold crime statistics

About Newbold

Newbold is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, falling entirely within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and sharing the 2460 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and proximity to major waterways within the broader Clarence River catchment. Due to its rural nature, Newbold maintains a very low population density, with residents primarily dispersed across large landholdings, farms, and acreage properties.

In terms of local life and amenities, Newbold operates largely as a quiet residential and agricultural community. The locality itself contains minimal commercial infrastructure, relying on nearby regional centers—such as Grafton—for employment, secondary education, healthcare, and retail services. Local economic activity is predominantly tied to primary production, including beef cattle grazing and localized farming.

The history and heritage of Newbold are closely intertwined with the European settlement and agricultural development of the Clarence Valley in the 19th century. Originally traditional lands of the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr language groups, the area was progressively cleared and settled by Europeans for pastoral leases and timber-getting. While few formal heritage structures remain prominent within the immediate locality, the landscape reflects the long-standing rural traditions and pioneering history of northern New South Wales.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 12956
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections