Rukenvale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Rukenvale
Rukenvale is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, falling within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2474 postcode. Geographically, it is characterized by the rolling pastoral landscapes of the upper Richmond River valley, surrounded by the foothills of the Border Ranges. As a sparsely populated agricultural community, its demographics are primarily composed of families engaged in primary industries, particularly beef cattle grazing and dairy farming.
The locality is primarily residential and agricultural, with limited commercial amenities, relying on the nearby town of Kyogle for major services, schooling, and healthcare. Local life is centered on the surrounding natural environment, with residents accessing outdoor activities in the nearby national parks. Historically, the area was opened to European settlement in the late 19th century as part of the broader expansion of the timber and dairying industries in the region. While Rukenvale remains a quiet, traditional farming district, it retains a heritage typical of New South Wales North Coast rural settlements, defined by its enduring agricultural land use and close ties to the development of the Kyogle hinterland.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 15 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.