Spring Grove crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Spring Grove
Spring Grove is a rural locality situated within the Richmond Valley Council area of New South Wales, sharing the 2470 postcode. Geographically, it is located within the Richmond River catchment, characterized by low-lying floodplains and fertile agricultural land. The area is primarily sparsely populated, with land use dominated by beef cattle grazing, cropping, and small-scale primary production.
Local life in Spring Grove is defined by its agrarian setting, with residents primarily accessing essential services, education, and retail facilities in the nearby regional hubs of Casino and Kyogle. The community maintains a quiet, rural character typical of the Northern Rivers region. Historically, the area was settled following the expansion of European pastoralism in the mid-19th century, which displaced the traditional custodians of the land, the Bundjalung people. Over the decades, the locality has evolved from early dairy-based farming operations to its current mix of agricultural enterprises, retaining a modest landscape largely unchanged by significant modern residential development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 532 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.