Tyagarah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
49 recorded in this period, compared with 74 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tyagarah
Tyagarah is a semi-rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Byron Shire Council area (postcode 2481). Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying coastal plains, wetlands, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, bordered to the east by Tyagarah Nature Reserve and the Tasman Sea. The population is relatively sparse, consisting primarily of low-density residential properties, farmland, and conservation areas, reflecting the quiet, agricultural-to-coastal transition typical of this part of the Byron hinterland.
The area is primarily known for its natural landscapes rather than dense commercial development. It is home to the Tyagarah Airfield, which serves as a base for light aircraft and skydiving operations, and is intersected by the Pacific Highway, providing connectivity to the nearby major hubs of Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads. Historically, the region was part of the traditional lands of the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung Nation. European settlement followed 19th-century timber harvesting and agricultural expansion, though Tyagarah has largely retained its pastoral character, eschewing the rapid suburbanization seen in neighboring coastal towns.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 26 | 21 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 2 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 194 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.