Upper Copmanhurst crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Upper Copmanhurst
Upper Copmanhurst is a rural locality situated within the Clarence Valley Council area of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2460. Positioned north-west of the township of Copmanhurst, the landscape is defined by its proximity to the upper reaches of the Clarence River and the rugged terrain of the surrounding hinterland. The population is sparse, primarily composed of residents engaged in agricultural pursuits, including beef cattle grazing and small-scale primary production.
Local life in the area is characterized by a quiet, community-focused lifestyle typical of the Clarence Valley’s pastoral districts. Due to its isolated nature, residents rely on the nearby service center of Copmanhurst for basic amenities, while major commercial and administrative needs are met in the regional city of Grafton. The area is defined by its natural landscape, offering opportunities for river-based recreation and providing access to the scenic foothills of the Great Dividing Range.
Historically, the region was shaped by the expansion of European pastoral settlement in the mid-19th century, which displaced the traditional custodians of the land. As part of the broader Copmanhurst district, the locality played a role in the development of the timber and cattle industries that sustained the Clarence River valley. Today, the area retains its heritage through a landscape marked by historic land management patterns and long-standing agricultural family ties to the region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 99 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.