Rappville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Rappville
Rappville is a small rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Richmond Valley Council area. Located approximately 30 kilometres southwest of Casino, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land and timbered forests. As of the 2021 Census, the locality maintains a modest population, with residents primarily engaged in primary production, including beef cattle grazing and forestry.
The township serves as a quiet residential hub for the surrounding farming community. Local amenities are concentrated around the village centre, which includes the Rappville Public School, a community hall, and the historic Rappville Hotel, which serves as a central social focal point for the district. The village is connected to the wider region via the Summerland Way and is served by the North Coast railway line, though it no longer functions as a passenger stop.
Historically, Rappville developed as a timber settlement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the arrival of the railway in 1903 facilitating the expansion of the local timber and dairy industries. The area retains a sense of historical character through its surviving period architecture. In 2019, the community gained national attention following significant impact from the Busbys Flat Road bushfire, which necessitated a major recovery effort to restore essential infrastructure and housing within the village.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 142 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.