Tygalgah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 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 Tygalgah
Tygalgah is a rural locality situated in the Tweed Shire of northeastern New South Wales, positioned within the fertile Tweed Valley near the border of Queensland. Covering an area primarily defined by the meandering path of the Tweed River, its landscape is characterized by flat, low-lying floodplains used predominantly for intensive agriculture, including sugarcane cultivation and grazing. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated area, housing a small community that contributes to the broader rural character of the Tweed hinterland.
The locality is primarily residential and agricultural, with limited commercial amenities, as residents typically rely on the nearby town of Murwillumbah for retail, educational, and healthcare services. Historically, the area was shaped by the timber industry and the subsequent expansion of large-scale sugar farming, which remains a cornerstone of the local economy. Development in Tygalgah has remained historically restricted by its floodplain geography, preserving its status as a quiet, semi-rural enclave reflective of the region’s agricultural heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 116 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.