Pimlico Island crime statistics

About Pimlico Island

Pimlico Island is a small, low-lying locality situated within the Ballina Shire of New South Wales, positioned along the banks of the Richmond River. Located near the Pacific Highway and southeast of Wardell, its geography is characterized by riparian floodplains and fertile agricultural land. Due to its rural nature and small geographic footprint, the locality maintains a sparse population density, primarily consisting of residents engaged in local primary production and those seeking a quiet, riverine lifestyle within the Northern Rivers region.

Historically, the area was shaped by the early development of the Richmond River valley, which relied heavily on river transport and timber harvesting in the 19th century. Today, Pimlico Island serves as a quiet residential and agricultural pocket with limited local amenities, as residents typically rely on the nearby townships of Wardell and Ballina for retail, health services, and education. The locality’s heritage is closely tied to the broader maritime and agricultural history of the Richmond River, though little built infrastructure remains to mark its past, leaving the landscape defined predominantly by its natural features and proximity to regional transport corridors.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• NSW Spatial Services
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