Sandy Crossing crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Sandy Crossing
Sandy Crossing is a rural locality situated within the Clarence Valley Council area of northern New South Wales, sharing the 2460 postcode with the regional centre of Grafton. The area is defined by its low-lying topography and proximity to the Clarence River floodplain, characterized by agricultural land and riparian vegetation. Demographically, the locality maintains a small, dispersed population consistent with the rural residential and farming character of the Clarence Valley hinterland.
The lifestyle in Sandy Crossing is primarily agrarian, with land use centered on primary production and quiet residential living. Given its rural nature, the locality lacks centralized commercial amenities, with residents typically relying on the nearby city of Grafton for essential services, education, healthcare, and retail facilities. Its historical development is intrinsically linked to the broader settlement patterns of the Clarence Valley, which saw European expansion in the 19th century driven by timber harvesting and pastoralism. While the area retains remnants of its early settler heritage through traditional land use patterns, it remains a quiet transition zone between the riverine plains and the surrounding forested terrain.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 26 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.