Wardrop Valley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wardrop Valley
Wardrop Valley is a rural locality situated in the Tweed Shire of Northern New South Wales, sharing the 2484 postcode with the nearby town of Murwillumbah. Positioned within the scenic Tweed Valley, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural landscapes, subtropical vegetation, and proximity to the caldera of the Mount Warning (Wollumbin) shield volcano. Demographically, the locality maintains a low population density, with residents typically engaged in primary production, niche farming, or commuting to the nearby administrative hub of Murwillumbah for employment and services.
The area is primarily defined by its pastoral lifestyle and natural surroundings, lacking commercial amenities such as retail centers or schools within its immediate boundaries. Local life centers on the maintenance of rural properties and engagement with the broader Tweed Shire community. The region’s history is intrinsically linked to the 19th-century expansion of the North Coast, during which the valley was developed for timber harvesting and subsequently cleared for dairy farming and cane cultivation. Today, Wardrop Valley retains its historical agricultural character while evolving as a site for lifestyle-focused land use and environmental conservation.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 80 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.