Tyalgum Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tyalgum Creek
Tyalgum Creek is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Tweed Shire local government area (postcode 2484). Geographically, the area is defined by the scenic, mountainous terrain of the Tweed Valley, positioned near the base of the caldera of the Mount Warning (Wollumbin) shield volcano. The landscape is primarily characterized by subtropical rainforest remnants, fertile agricultural land, and the eponymous watercourse, Tyalgum Creek, which feeds into the Tweed River catchment. As a sparsely populated rural district, the area maintains a low demographic density, with residents largely dispersed across private landholdings and small-scale primary production sites.
Local life in Tyalgum Creek is closely integrated with the nearby village of Tyalgum, which serves as the primary hub for community amenities, social interaction, and small-scale retail. The region is known for its quiet, pastoral character and a strong emphasis on environmental conservation, reflecting the broader values of the Tweed hinterland. Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung people. Following European settlement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the locality developed around the industries of timber harvesting and dairy farming. While much of the land has transitioned from intensive agriculture to hobby farming and lifestyle properties, the region retains a heritage reflective of the early pioneering settlement patterns of the Tweed Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 129 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.