Skinners Shoot crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Skinners Shoot
Skinners Shoot is a rural-residential locality situated in the Byron Shire of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2481. Geographically, it is located immediately to the west of the coastal town of Byron Bay, characterized by rolling hinterland terrain, lush vegetation, and proximity to the Pacific Highway. As a semi-rural area, it maintains a low population density, with demographics primarily consisting of long-term rural residents and, increasingly, individuals seeking proximity to the Byron Bay township while maintaining a quieter, agricultural or semi-rural lifestyle.
The area functions largely as a transition zone between the bustling coastal tourism hub of Byron Bay and the agricultural hinterland. Local amenities are minimal within the locality itself, as residents rely on the nearby Byron Bay town centre for essential services, retail, schooling, and healthcare. The landscape is dominated by small-scale hobby farms, pockets of preserved rainforest, and private residences. While it lacks a distinct commercial village centre, its position provides strategic access to both the coast and the northern NSW arterial road networks.
Historically, the name "Skinners Shoot" derives from the late 19th-century timber industry, referring to a "shoot" or slide used to transport felled logs down the steep topography of the region to local mills. Following the clearing of the original subtropical rainforest for agriculture, the area was historically utilized for dairy farming and cattle grazing. In recent decades, the locality has undergone a transformation from traditional primary production to a more diversified land use, reflecting the broader socioeconomic shifts of the Byron Shire toward tourism, organic farming, and premium residential development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 130 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.