Talofa crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 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 Talofa
Talofa is a small, semi-rural locality situated within the Byron Shire in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2481. Geographically, it is positioned in the hinterland west of Byron Bay, characterized by rolling hills, remnants of subtropical rainforest, and agricultural land. As a sparsely populated rural area, its demographics are primarily shaped by agricultural activity and the broader residential trends of the Byron hinterland, favoring low-density living and acreage properties.
The locality is primarily residential and agricultural, lacking a commercial town center of its own. Residents typically rely on neighboring communities such as Bangalow or Byron Bay for essential amenities, schooling, and retail services. The area is defined by its quiet, landscape-oriented lifestyle, with road networks connecting it to the larger transport arteries of the Northern Rivers. Historically, the region was developed as part of the broader European expansion into the Byron hinterland, transitioning from dense forestry and cedar harvesting in the 19th century to dairy farming and diverse agriculture. Today, it retains a heritage centered on rural land management and the preservation of its natural environmental character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 103 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.