Upper Main Arm crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
24 recorded in this period, compared with 36 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Upper Main Arm
Upper Main Arm is a secluded rural locality situated in the Byron Shire of northern New South Wales, characterized by the steep, forested terrain of the Great Dividing Range’s foothills. Part of the broader Main Arm valley, the area is defined by its high-rainfall subtropical rainforests, rocky creeks, and proximity to the Mount Jerusalem National Park. Demographically, the locality is sparsely populated, housing a small community that values privacy and a close connection to the natural landscape, with land use primarily dedicated to private acreage and small-scale environmental conservation.
Life in Upper Main Arm is defined by its rugged topography and distance from major urban centers, with Mullumbimby serving as the primary hub for essential services and retail. The area lacks commercial infrastructure, relying on unsealed or narrow winding roads for access to the broader Byron hinterland. Historically, the region was shaped by the timber industry and early European agricultural settlement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the heritage of the area is tied to its transition from agricultural exploitation to a focus on ecological preservation and sustainable low-impact living, reflecting the broader regional shift in the Byron Shire’s interior toward environmental stewardship.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 4 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 283 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.