Willsons Downfall crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Willsons Downfall
Willsons Downfall is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Tenterfield Shire Council area. Positioned near the Queensland border, the region is characterized by undulating high-country terrain, eucalypt forests, and proximity to the Girard State Forest. The area is sparsely populated, with demographics typical of remote agricultural districts, primarily defined by low population density and a landscape dominated by grazing land and native vegetation.
The locality functions as a quiet residential and agricultural community with limited local services, necessitating travel to nearby towns like Tenterfield or Wallangarra for most commercial, educational, and medical amenities. Historically, the area was settled during the 19th-century gold rush era, with the name "Willsons Downfall" purportedly originating from a local incident involving a teamster named Wilson who lost his load in the steep, challenging terrain. Today, the heritage of the area is primarily preserved through its association with early mining history and the established farming traditions of the New England region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 31 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.