Palmwoods crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 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 Palmwoods
Palmwoods is a small rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Byron Shire local government area (postcode 2482). Geographically characterised by undulating terrain, rolling green hills, and pockets of remnant subtropical vegetation, the area experiences a warm temperate to subtropical climate. Due to its rural nature and small geographic footprint, demographic data for Palmwoods is largely subsumed within the broader statistical area of the Byron hinterland, representing a quiet residential and agricultural community with a low population density.
Local life in Palmwoods is defined by its peaceful rural setting, agrarian roots, and close proximity to the broader amenities of the Byron Shire. While the locality itself consists primarily of rural properties, farms, and acreage, residents rely on nearby townships such as Mullumbimby and Bangalow for essential services, commercial retail, schooling, and healthcare. The area's lifestyle is closely tied to the natural environment, supporting sustainable agriculture, horticulture, and nature-based activities typical of the Northern Rivers hinterland.
Historically, the land surrounding Palmwoods formed part of the traditional country of the Bundjalung nation, who have occupied the region for tens of thousands of years. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area was initially logged for its valuable hardwood timber resources, particularly Australian red cedar. Once cleared, the land transitioned primarily into agricultural production, featuring dairy farming, beef cattle, and various crops suited to the fertile regional soils and high rainfall.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 78 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.