The Whiteman crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 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 Whiteman
The Whiteman is a rural locality situated within the Clarence Valley Council area of New South Wales, sharing the 2460 postcode with the regional hub of Grafton. Geographically, the area is defined by its position along the Clarence River floodplain, characterized by low-lying agricultural land and intermittent wetlands. Demographically, it remains a sparsely populated region, functioning primarily as a hinterland for the nearby city of Grafton, with land use dominated by livestock grazing and small-scale cultivation.
Local life in The Whiteman is defined by its quiet, agrarian character, offering residents proximity to the regional services and amenities of Grafton while maintaining a secluded, semi-rural lifestyle. As a primarily residential and agricultural community, it lacks significant commercial centers or high-density infrastructure. The locality’s heritage is rooted in the early colonial development of the Clarence River valley, where traditional European settlement patterns focused on pastoralism and transport along the river system. Today, it retains a landscape shaped by historical patterns of land clearing and nineteenth-century agricultural expansion.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 158 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.