Arakoon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 23 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Arakoon
Arakoon is a coastal locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the Kempsey Shire local government area and the 2431 postcode. Geographically, it is bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east and includes parts of the Arakoon National Park. The area is characterized by coastal headlands, sandy beaches, and native bushland. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated residential and recreational area closely associated with the nearby coastal town of South West Rocks.
Local life in Arakoon is centered around outdoor recreation, tourism, and nature conservation. The locality is a popular destination for camping, bushwalking, fishing, and surfing, largely driven by visitors to the Arakoon National Park and Trial Bay. Essential commercial amenities and services are limited within Arakoon proper, with residents relying on neighboring South West Rocks for retail, schools, and medical facilities.
The area holds significant historical and heritage value for New South Wales, most notably as the site of the historic Trial Bay Gaol, construction of which began in the 1880s. The gaol operated as a public works prison and later as an internment camp during World War I. Today, the ruins of the gaol and the surrounding monument precinct serve as major regional heritage attractions managed within the national park.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 445 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.