Thora crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Thora
Thora is a rural locality situated in the upper Bellinger Valley of New South Wales, within the Bellingen Shire local government area (postcode 2454). Geographically, the area is defined by its proximity to the Bellinger River, nestled between the Great Dividing Range to the west and the coastal hinterland. The landscape is characterized by lush river flats, steep escarpments, and dense subtropical vegetation. Demographically, the locality is sparsely populated, housing a small community primarily engaged in agriculture, hobby farming, and nature-based tourism.
Local life in Thora is centered around its natural environment, offering residents and visitors access to swimming holes, bushwalking trails, and scenic landscapes leading toward the nearby New England National Park. Infrastructure is limited, reflecting its rural character; essential services, schools, and commercial facilities are primarily accessed in the nearby town of Bellingen. The community is served by the Thora Public Hall, which acts as a focal point for local gatherings and social events.
The historical development of Thora is rooted in the 19th-century timber industry and subsequent dairy farming, which established the valley as a vital productive region in the Mid North Coast. European settlement in the area began in the mid-1800s, displacing the traditional Gumbaynggirr people who have long-standing cultural and spiritual connections to the river valley. Today, the area retains a heritage character marked by historic farmsteads and rural landscapes that preserve the aesthetic and economic history of early twentieth-century settler life in the Bellinger region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 311 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.