Punchbowl (Clarence Valley) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Punchbowl (Clarence Valley)
Punchbowl is a rural locality situated within the Clarence Valley Council area of New South Wales, sharing the 2460 postcode with the regional hub of Grafton. The geography of the area is defined by undulating terrain and agricultural landscapes characteristic of the Northern Rivers region. As a sparsely populated rural district, its demographic profile is largely tied to primary production, with residents living on larger landholdings engaged in grazing, farming, or residential lifestyle blocks.
Local life in Punchbowl is defined by its quiet, semi-rural character and proximity to the amenities of Grafton, located approximately 15 to 20 minutes away by road. The locality lacks significant commercial infrastructure, relying on nearby Grafton for essential services, education, and retail. Historically, the area reflects the broader development patterns of the Clarence Valley, having been shaped by early colonial land grants and the expansion of the timber and agricultural industries throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The landscape retains elements of this heritage through its pastoral land use and remnants of early rural settlement patterns.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
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.