Silent Grove crime statistics

About Silent Grove

Silent Grove is a rural locality situated within the Tenterfield Shire of New South Wales, sharing the postcode 2372 with the broader Tenterfield region. Geographically, it is characterized by the undulating terrain of the New England Tablelands, featuring high-altitude plateau landscapes and open eucalypt woodlands. Due to its sparse population and agricultural focus, the area is largely unpopulated in terms of urban development, functioning primarily as grazing land with a demographic profile typical of the remote New England hinterland.

Local life in Silent Grove is defined by its isolation and reliance on the nearby regional hub of Tenterfield for essential amenities, services, and infrastructure. There are no significant commercial centers, public schools, or retail facilities within the locality itself; consequently, residents engage with the Tenterfield Shire’s broader network for community activities and government services. Historically, the area emerged during the colonial expansion of the 19th century, following the establishment of pastoral runs and mining interests in the Tenterfield district. While it lacks major heritage-listed urban landmarks, the locality remains connected to the historical legacy of the region’s early land settlement and the development of the primary industries that continue to underpin the local economy.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 13558
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections