Arrawarra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
34 recorded in this period, compared with 41 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Arrawarra
Arrawarra is a coastal locality in northern New South Wales, situated within the City of Coffs Harbour local government area and the 2456 postcode district. Located approximately 30 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour, the area is characterised by its coastal geography, featuring prominent headlands, sandy beaches, and proximity to the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Demographically, Arrawarra and its surrounding headland areas support a small, resident population that experiences seasonal fluctuations due to tourism.
Local life in Arrawarra is centered around coastal recreation, including surfing, fishing, and swimming, particularly at popular spots like Arrawarra Headland and Mullaway Beach. Amenities within the immediate locality are modest, consisting of holiday parks, local surf tourism infrastructure, and community facilities, with residents relying on nearby Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour for broader commercial, educational, and medical services. The Pacific Highway passes nearby, providing regional connectivity.
Historically, the area holds significant Indigenous heritage, being traditional land of the Gumbaynggirr people. The Arrawarra Headland is a registered Aboriginal Place and contains culturally significant sites, including ancient fish traps that demonstrate traditional marine resource management. European history in the region subsequently developed around timber getting, agriculture, and coastal shipping before transitioning toward tourism and residential growth in the latter half of the 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 6 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 4 |
| Trespass | 2 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 591 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.