Shannon Brook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Shannon Brook
Shannon Brook is a rural locality situated within the Richmond Valley Council area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales (postcode 2470). Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral land and riparian zones associated with the Richmond River catchment. The region maintains a very low population density, with demographics primarily centered around agricultural landholders. As a sparsely populated rural community, it does not function as a residential township, and land use is predominantly dedicated to beef cattle grazing and broadacre farming.
The locality lacks commercial amenities, retail infrastructure, or public transport services, with residents relying on the nearby town of Casino for essential goods, healthcare, and educational facilities. The social identity of the area is tied to its agricultural heritage, with local infrastructure largely consisting of private farm holdings and rural road networks. Historically, the region was developed as part of the broader expansion of the pastoral industry in the Richmond Valley during the 19th century, when the clearing of native timber and scrub facilitated the establishment of grazing properties that remain the foundational economic activity for the area today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 182 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.