Uralba crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Uralba
Uralba is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, falling within the Ballina Shire local government area (postcode 2477). The landscape is characterized by undulating hills and fertile volcanic soil, contributing to an economy primarily centered on agriculture and horticulture. Due to its dispersed, semi-rural settlement pattern, Uralba maintains a small population density, with residents typically accessing larger service centers such as Alstonville or Ballina for primary commerce, healthcare, and educational facilities.
The history of the area is tied to the broader colonial development of the Richmond River valley, which saw the clearing of expansive subtropical rainforests for timber extraction and subsequent conversion into pastoral and macadamia farming land. While the locality remains largely agricultural, it has preserved a quiet, rural character. Local heritage is reflected in the retention of traditional land-use practices, though modern infrastructure and improved transport links to the Ballina coast have increasingly integrated the area into the regional commuter belt.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 266 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.