Yorklea crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yorklea
Yorklea 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 characterized by undulating pastoral land and agricultural plains typical of the Richmond River catchment. As a sparsely populated rural district, Yorklea’s demographic profile is dominated by agricultural workers and landholders, with its settlement pattern defined by scattered homesteads rather than a centralized township.
The locality primarily functions as a working agricultural landscape, with land use centered on beef cattle grazing and broad-acre farming. Given its limited infrastructure and lack of commercial amenities, residents typically rely on the nearby regional hub of Casino for services, education, healthcare, and retail needs. The area maintains a quiet, agrarian character, with transport access facilitated by local roads connecting to the wider Richmond Valley network.
Historically, Yorklea developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as European settlement expanded into the Richmond Valley for timber harvesting and land clearing. Like much of the surrounding region, its heritage is tied to the expansion of the dairy and beef industries that fueled the local economy for decades. While few heritage-listed structures remain, the locality retains its significance as part of the broader pioneering history of the North Coast, reflecting the transition from indigenous custodianship to colonial pastoral enterprise.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 349 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.