Numinbah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Numinbah
Numinbah is a rural locality situated in the Tweed Shire of northeastern New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2484. The area is geographically defined by its rugged topography, featuring dense bushland, steep valleys, and the headwaters of the Tweed River. Positioned near the Queensland border, it is part of the Scenic Rim region and is surrounded by protected national parks and natural reserves. Due to its terrain and large swathes of conservation land, the population is very small, characterized by a dispersed rural community.
Local life in Numinbah is centered around primary production, conservation, and nature-based recreation. The area lacks major commercial amenities, relying instead on neighboring towns in the Tweed Shire and south-east Queensland for advanced services, retail, and schooling. Its proximity to the Numinbah Nature Reserve and surrounding rainforests makes the locality popular with hikers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts, though human settlement is strictly limited to maintain the ecological integrity of the Tweed Valley catchment.
Historically, the Numinbah Valley was traditionally inhabited by Aboriginal peoples, with the Bundjalung nation maintaining deep cultural connections to the land. European settlement arrived in the 19th century, driven by the timber industry as loggers targeted the valuable red cedar and rainforest hardwoods found in the valley. Following the depletion of the timber resources, the land was progressively cleared for small-scale agriculture and dairy farming, before much of the surrounding vulnerable terrain was eventually designated for environmental protection and national park status.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 89 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.