Yarrowitch crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
34 recorded in this period, compared with 42 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yarrowitch
Yarrowitch is a rural locality situated on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Walcha Shire Council area (postcode 2354). Geographically, the area is characterized by high-altitude grazing country, marked by undulating hills and proximity to the Great Dividing Range. It is defined by its sparse population density, with the community primarily composed of families engaged in primary industries, most notably sheep and cattle farming.
The locality functions as a quiet pastoral community with limited local infrastructure, relying on the nearby town of Walcha for administrative, educational, and commercial services. Yarrowitch is best known for its natural features, including the Yarrowitch River and proximity to the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, which offers rugged topography and wilderness landscapes. Historically, the area was settled during the 19th century as part of the broader expansion of the pastoral industry in the New England region, with many properties maintaining long-standing agricultural lineages. Heritage in the area is largely tied to early homesteads and the development of the local transport routes that linked the tablelands to the coast.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 171 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.