South Murwillumbah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
202 recorded in this period, compared with 162 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About South Murwillumbah
South Murwillumbah is a locality situated within the Tweed Shire of New South Wales, sharing the 2484 postcode with the adjacent town of Murwillumbah. Positioned on the southern bank of the Tweed River, the area is characterized by a mix of low-lying floodplains and elevated residential pockets. Demographically, the locality serves as a residential and industrial extension of the main township, housing a population that reflects the broader socio-economic profile of the Tweed Valley region.
The area is primarily defined by its light industrial zones, which host a range of local businesses, automotive services, and agricultural supply outlets, alongside established residential streets. Residents have immediate access to the retail, educational, and medical services located across the river in central Murwillumbah. The locality is serviced by regional road networks, including the Pacific Motorway, which facilitates connectivity to the wider Northern Rivers region.
Historically, South Murwillumbah’s development was intrinsically linked to the region’s agricultural heritage, particularly the expansion of the sugar cane industry and the arrival of the North Coast railway line in the late 19th century. The locality features several sites of local heritage significance, reflecting its evolution from a rural periphery to an integrated part of the town’s infrastructure. While it has been subject to periodic flooding characteristic of the Tweed River catchment, the area remains a functional component of the Shire’s broader economic and residential planning.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 30 | 16 |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 19 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 14 | 8 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 13 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 12 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 8 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 5 |
| Trespass | 8 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 3 |
| Steal from retail store | 7 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 1 |
| Arson | 4 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 10 |
| Other theft | 4 | 13 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,064 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.