Angourie crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 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 Angourie
Angourie is a coastal locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Clarence Valley Council local government area (postcode 2464). Located approximately 30 kilometres south-east of Yamba, it sits on a rocky headland bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the east and Yuraygir National Park to the south and west. The area is characterised by its distinctive coastal topography, featuring rocky shores, sandy surf beaches, and freshwater swimming holes known as the Blue and Green Pools. As a small settlement, Angourie records a modest permanent population that swells during holiday periods with visiting tourists.
Local life in Angourie is centered around outdoor recreation, particularly surfing, swimming, and bushwalking. The locality is widely recognised as a premier Australian surfing destination, highlighted by the Angourie Point surf reserve, which was the first surfing reserve declared in New South Wales. Amenities within the village are intentionally limited to preserve its low-key, rustic character, consisting of a general store, a local cafe, and holiday accommodation. Most extensive retail, medical, and educational services are accessed in nearby Yamba.
Historically, the area holds significant cultural heritage for the Yaegl Aboriginal people, who are the traditional custodians of the land and maintain deep spiritual connections to the coastal environment. European history in the area began in the 19th century with stone-quarrying operations, utilizing the durable local bluestone to construct breakwaters and training walls for the Clarence River entrance. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Angourie transitioned from an isolated working area into a celebrated haven for the counterculture movement and modern surfing subculture, successfully resisting large-scale commercial development to maintain its distinct environmental ethos.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 192 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.