Townsend crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
77 recorded in this period, compared with 66 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Townsend
Townsend is a semi-rural locality situated within the Clarence Valley Council area of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2463. Geographically, it occupies a position on the eastern bank of the South Arm of the Clarence River, serving as a transitional area between the historic river port of Maclean and the coastal plains. The demographic profile is primarily residential, characterized by a mix of low-density housing and small-scale agricultural holdings that benefit from the region’s temperate climate and proximity to the riverine ecosystem.
The locality functions as a satellite residential hub for the surrounding Clarence Valley communities. Local life is defined by its quiet, suburban-style environment, with residents accessing essential commercial, educational, and medical services in nearby Maclean. While Townsend itself contains limited industrial or retail infrastructure, it is well-connected to regional transport routes, including the Pacific Highway corridor, which facilitates broader regional access. The area’s heritage is closely tied to the broader development of the Lower Clarence River, historically shaped by the expansion of agriculture and the river-based trade that defined the 19th and early 20th-century settlement patterns of the region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 9 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 3 |
| Fraud | 5 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 5 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 7 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 991 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.