The Pocket crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
17 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About The Pocket
The Pocket is a semi-rural locality situated within the Byron Shire (postcode 2483) in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. Characterized by undulating green hills, sub-tropical vegetation, and fertile volcanic soil, the area is primarily utilized for agriculture, including macadamia farming and boutique livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated rural district, it maintains a low demographic density, with residents largely comprised of those seeking a quiet, agrarian lifestyle removed from the intensive tourism activity of coastal Byron Bay.
Local life in The Pocket is defined by its seclusion and community-oriented atmosphere. It lacks major commercial infrastructure, with residents relying on the nearby village of Billinudgel or the town of Mullumbimby for essential services, retail, and primary schooling. The area is served by local rural roads, such as The Pocket Road, which winds through the hinterland. While amenities are minimal, the locality is regarded for its natural landscape and proximity to the Brunswick River. The historical development of The Pocket is tied to the broader settlement patterns of the Brunswick Valley in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, transitioning from timber harvesting and dairy farming to its current mix of small-scale agriculture and residential holdings.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 231 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.