North Casino crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
29 recorded in this period, compared with 14 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Casino
North Casino is a primarily rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Richmond Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2470. Located immediately north of the regional hub of Casino, the area is characterized by flat, fertile floodplains associated with the Richmond River catchment, supporting a mix of agricultural activity and sparse residential settlement. Demographically, it shares the broader regional characteristics of the Richmond Valley, featuring a small population engaged largely in agriculture, local trades, and services linked to nearby Casino.
Local life and amenities in North Casino are closely tied to the adjoining town of Casino, which serves as the primary commercial, educational, and administrative center for residents. While North Casino itself consists mostly of rural properties, acreage, and small-scale holdings, it has direct access to the amenities of Casino via the Bruxner Highway and the North Coast railway line. Essential services, including secondary schooling, major healthcare facilities, and retail shopping, are concentrated a short distance away in the main town.
Historically, the area developed in conjunction with the broader Richmond River district, which was initially explored by Europeans in the 19th century and subsequently transformed into a prominent pastoral and timber-getting region. The establishment of Casino as a major regional settlement shaped the surrounding localities like North Casino, which historically supported the pastoral expansion, dairying, and beef cattle industries that underpin the Richmond Valley's economic heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 6 |
| Fraud | 3 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,000 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.