Woodview crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Woodview
Woodview is a rural locality situated within the Richmond Valley Council area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2470. Geographically, the area is defined by its undulating pastoral landscape, which supports primary industry and low-density agricultural pursuits. As a small, sparsely populated community, its demographics are primarily reflective of the broader agricultural character of the Richmond Valley, characterized by smallholder farming and acreage residential living.
Local life in Woodview is defined by its quiet, semi-rural environment, with limited local amenities within its immediate boundaries. Residents typically rely on the nearby regional service hub of Casino for essential infrastructure, including schools, healthcare, and retail services. The locality’s heritage is rooted in the nineteenth-century European settlement of the Richmond River valley, where land use was historically driven by timber harvesting and subsequent dairy and beef cattle farming. While few prominent historical structures remain, the area maintains a cultural landscape shaped by generations of regional agricultural development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 142 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.