Yarrowyck crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yarrowyck
Yarrowyck is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, falling within the Uralla Shire local government area (postcode 2358). The landscape is characterized by undulating grazing country and granite outcrops, typical of the New England region. As a sparsely populated agricultural community, its demographics consist primarily of farming families engaged in sheep and cattle production, contributing to a low-density, decentralized settlement pattern.
Local life in Yarrowyck is defined by its agricultural focus and strong community ties, with residents relying on the nearby town of Uralla for essential services, education, and retail. The area is notable for its natural heritage, most significantly the Yarrowyck Rock Art Site. Located within the Moredun Creek valley, this site features significant Aboriginal rock paintings and stencils protected within a dedicated nature reserve, serving as a primary point of historical and cultural interest for the region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 3 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 175 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.