Bawley Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
18 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 Bawley Point
Bawley Point is a coastal locality situated in the Shoalhaven local government area of New South Wales, within the 2539 postcode. Located approximately 25 kilometres south of Ulladulla, the area is characterised by a rugged coastline featuring multiple sandy beaches, rocky headlands, and surrounding native eucalypt forests and national parks. Demographically, Bawley Point functions primarily as a low-density residential and retirement community, experiencing significant seasonal influxes of tourists and holiday-home owners during peak vacation periods.
Local life in Bawley Point centres around outdoor recreation, with the surrounding waters and beaches supporting activities such as surfing, fishing, swimming, and whale watching. Amenities within the locality are modest, catering to basic daily needs with a small local shopping strip containing a general store, bakery, and cafes, while more extensive commercial, medical, and educational services are accessed in nearby Ulladulla or Batemans Bay. The community relies heavily on tourism and service-based industries to support its local economy.
Prior to European settlement, the Bawley Point area was traditionally inhabited by the Yuin nation, who utilized the rich coastal and forest resources. European presence in the 19th century was initially driven by the timber industry, taking advantage of the dense coastal forests and establishing local shipping ports to transport timber. Over the 20th century, the economy gradually shifted away from heavy primary industries toward coastal tourism, conservation, and residential development, preserving much of the natural landscape that defines the area today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 844 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.