Tuckombil crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tuckombil
Tuckombil is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, falling under the jurisdiction of the Ballina Shire Council and sharing the 2477 postcode with neighboring areas like Alstonville. Geographically, it is defined by undulating, fertile volcanic terrain characterized by agricultural land use, including macadamia plantations and grazing. As a sparsely populated rural community, it functions primarily as an agricultural hub, with residents accessing higher-order services in nearby larger townships such as Alstonville and Wollongbar.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung people, with the name "Tuckombil" believed to be of Indigenous linguistic origin. European settlement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries saw the region cleared for primary production, initially centered on dairying and timber harvesting. While the landscape has evolved toward modern intensive agriculture, it retains its heritage as a classic representative of the historic Big Scrub rainforest region, with local land management efforts focused on preserving remnants of the area’s original biodiversity.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 285 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.