Rileys Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Rileys Hill
Rileys Hill is a rural locality situated within the Richmond Valley Council area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2472. Geographically, it is positioned along the banks of the Richmond River, characterized by low-lying floodplains and undulating hinterland terrain. The area is sparsely populated, with demographics typical of the wider Richmond Valley region, consisting largely of residential, agricultural, and small-scale primary production land holdings.
Local life in Rileys Hill is defined by its quiet, semi-rural setting, with residents primarily accessing essential amenities, schooling, and commercial services in the nearby towns of Broadwater or Wardell. The locality is largely residential and maintains a close connection to the Richmond River, which serves as a focal point for the region’s natural landscape. While infrastructure is limited, the area is connected to the broader region via local road networks that link the scattered community to the Pacific Highway corridor.
Historically, Rileys Hill is notable for its nineteenth-century quarrying industry, which provided stone for the construction of the breakwaters at the mouth of the Richmond River. This industrial heritage remains a significant aspect of the locality’s identity, with evidence of the former quarry works still visible near the riverbanks. The area has evolved from its early colonial industrial roots into its current role as a peaceful rural-residential enclave, preserving a landscape shaped by both its maritime geography and its contribution to regional infrastructure development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 181 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.