Piggabeen crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 17 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Piggabeen
Piggabeen is a semi-rural locality situated in the Tweed Shire of New South Wales, positioned immediately south of the Queensland border and west of the coastal town of Tweed Heads. Characterized by undulating hills, subtropical vegetation, and valleys, the area serves as a transition zone between the urbanized Tweed Coast and the rugged terrain of the hinterland. Demographically, the locality maintains a low population density, with residents largely living on semi-rural acreage.
Local life in Piggabeen is defined by its quiet, residential character, with limited commercial infrastructure, necessitating reliance on neighboring communities such as Tweed Heads or Banora Point for major amenities, schooling, and retail services. The locality is primarily served by Piggabeen Road, a key transit route connecting the rural hinterland to the coastal hubs. While the area lacks significant public facilities, its proximity to the border and regional road networks makes it a residential base for those seeking access to both the Northern Rivers region and the southern Gold Coast.
The history of Piggabeen is rooted in the early European settlement of the Tweed Valley, where the land was traditionally used for timber harvesting and later transitioned to small-scale agriculture, particularly dairying and banana cultivation. The name "Piggabeen" is believed to be of Aboriginal origin, reflecting the region's long-standing connection to the Bundjalung people. Today, the locality retains a heritage defined by its agricultural legacy, though modern land use has shifted largely toward rural-residential living.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 2 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 333 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.