Pillar Valley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
30 recorded in this period, compared with 59 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Pillar Valley
Pillar Valley is a rural locality situated in the Clarence Valley region of Northern New South Wales, holding the postcode 2462. Geographically, it is defined by a landscape of undulating hills, cleared grazing paddocks, and pockets of native bushland, positioned inland from the coast between the towns of Grafton and Maclean. Demographically, the area is sparsely populated, characterized by a small community of primary producers and residents seeking a rural lifestyle. It functions primarily as an agricultural and pastoral zone, with land use dominated by cattle farming and small-scale horticulture.
The local lifestyle in Pillar Valley is quiet and community-focused, with residents relying on nearby service centers such as Maclean for major amenities, healthcare, and schooling. Public infrastructure within the valley itself is limited, consisting largely of local road networks that connect the dispersed properties. Historically, the area reflects the broader development of the Clarence Valley, which was opened to European settlement in the 19th century following the exploitation of timber resources and the subsequent expansion of the pastoral industry. While it lacks significant urban heritage sites, the valley retains the character of a traditional North Coast agricultural district, shaped by generations of farming families.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 5 | 3 |
| Fraud | 3 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 5 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 2 | 16 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 2 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 352 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.