The Channon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 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 The Channon
The Channon is a rural locality (postcode 2480) situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, located approximately 20 kilometers north of the regional center of Lismore. Positioned within the Lismore City Council local government area, the landscape is characterized by the undulating volcanic terrain of the Tweed Range foothills and the lush riparian environments surrounding Terania Creek. While the population is relatively small and dispersed, the area maintains a profile of environmentalists, artisans, and alternative-lifestyle residents.
The village serves as a localized hub for the surrounding community, centered around a small commercial precinct that includes the Channon Tavern and a general store. It is home to The Channon Craft Market, a monthly market in the region which draws significant tourism and provides a platform for local makers. Historically, the area was settled for timber harvesting and dairying in the late 19th century. Its regional profile grew significantly in 1979 during the Terania Creek protest, a landmark environmental campaign that succeeded in protecting the adjacent rainforests from logging and contributed to the establishment of the Terania Creek section of the Nightcap National Park.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery with a firearm | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 325 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.