Newton Boyd crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Newton Boyd
Newton Boyd is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2370. The geography of the area is predominantly rugged and defined by native bushland, steep terrain, and proximity to major watercourses, including the Mann River. Due to its remote and expansive geographical setting, the population is very small, consisting primarily of dispersed rural landholders and agricultural residents.
As a remote locality, Newton Boyd lacks commercial hubs, major public amenities, and urban infrastructure. Day-to-day services, retail shopping, and secondary education are accessed in larger surrounding regional centres. Local land use is primarily focused on extensive beef cattle grazing and primary production, alongside conservation and forestry activities associated with the surrounding natural environment.
Historically, the area was traditional land for Indigenous Australian language groups before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality developed as part of the broader pastoral expansion of the Northern Tablelands and Clarence River catchment, with transport routes historically relying on bullock tracks and early coaching roads that connected the tablelands to the coast. Few historical built structures remain, with the locality's heritage largely tied to its pastoral origins and historical transport routes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 21 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.