Seelands crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Seelands
Seelands is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area. Located approximately 15 kilometres northwest of the regional city of Grafton, the area is defined by its proximity to the Clarence River. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, characterized by fertile floodplains and undulating hills used for grazing and cropping. Demographically, the locality maintains a low-density, rural population, consisting primarily of families and individuals attracted to the area’s pastoral environment and relative seclusion from urban centres.
The local lifestyle is centered on primary production and river-based recreation. While Seelands lacks a centralized commercial district, it serves as a commuter residential area for those working in nearby Grafton. Essential services, including education, healthcare, and retail facilities, are accessed in Grafton via the Gwydir Highway. The community is supported by local infrastructure such as rural fire service facilities and small-scale community hubs, with the Clarence River providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and irrigation for local farms.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr people. European settlement in the mid-19th century was driven by the expansion of the pastoral industry, with the region becoming notable for its early beef and dairy cattle enterprises. The development of Seelands was historically tied to the navigability of the Clarence River, which served as the primary transport artery for agricultural goods before the expansion of the regional road and rail networks. Today, the locality retains a heritage landscape marked by historic farmsteads and the long-standing agricultural traditions of the Clarence Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 376 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.