Raleigh crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
37 recorded in this period, compared with 42 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Raleigh
Raleigh is a rural locality situated in the Bellingen Shire of New South Wales, positioned along the banks of the Bellinger River. Occupying a strategic location between the Pacific Highway and the river, the landscape is defined by its low-lying floodplains and agricultural pastures. Demographic data for the region reflects a small, dispersed population characteristic of the Mid North Coast hinterland, with residents primarily engaged in local primary production and regional industries accessible via nearby towns like Bellingen and Urunga.
The area is primarily residential and agricultural, offering limited local amenities, though it serves as a quiet transit point between the coastal belt and the Bellingen valley. Historically, Raleigh developed as a key node in the region's early timber and dairy industries, benefiting from its river frontage which facilitated the transport of goods during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The locality retains its rural character, with the landscape dotted by remnants of mid-century homesteads and historical transport infrastructure that underscore its role in the early European settlement and economic expansion of the Bellinger Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 6 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 3 |
| Other offences | 1 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 681 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.