Six Mile Swamp 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 Six Mile Swamp
Six Mile Swamp is a rural locality situated within the Richmond Valley Council area of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2469. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying floodplains and pastoral landscapes typical of the Northern Rivers region. It is sparsely populated, with land use primarily dedicated to agricultural activities, including beef cattle grazing and broad-acre cropping. The locality lacks a centralized urban hub, with its demographic footprint defined by dispersed residential holdings rather than clustered settlements.
The area is primarily served by the nearby town of Casino, which provides essential services, retail facilities, and educational amenities for residents. Life in Six Mile Swamp is defined by its rural character, relying on the surrounding regional transport network to connect to larger service centres. Historically, the region was developed as part of the broader expansion of the Richmond Valley during the colonial era, focusing on the clearing of native vegetation for timber extraction and subsequent agricultural development. Its heritage is rooted in the traditional land management practices of the Bundjalung people, followed by the establishment of European farming enterprises that have shaped the locality's current agrarian economic identity.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
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.