Twin Rivers crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Twin Rivers
Twin Rivers is a rural locality situated within the Inverell Shire in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales. Located near the postcode 2410, the area is defined by its undulating topography and proximity to the Gwydir River, which serves as a significant geographical feature of the landscape. As a sparsely populated agricultural region, the demographic is primarily composed of farming families and landholders engaged in livestock grazing and broad-acre cultivation.
The area functions as a quiet, decentralized community with few centralized amenities, relying heavily on the nearby town of Inverell for essential services, education, and retail. Life in Twin Rivers is characterized by its agricultural heritage and focus on primary production. Historically, the locality developed alongside the expansion of pastoralism in the New England region, with land use patterns shaped by the region’s early colonial settlement and the subsequent development of regional transport routes. Local heritage is preserved primarily through long-standing family landholdings and the preservation of vernacular rural architecture.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 38 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.