Black Head crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
26 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 Black Head
Black Head is a coastal locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2430 postcode. Positioned on the Mid North Coast, it is characterized by its prominent coastal headland, sandy beaches, and proximity to neighboring coastal communities such as Hallidays Point. The area maintains a relatively small, permanent residential population that experiences seasonal influxes of tourists and holidaymakers.
The locality functions primarily as a residential and holiday destination, centered around its natural coastal amenities. Local infrastructure supports outdoor recreation, featuring patrolled surf beaches, a notable ocean pool, and coastal walking tracks that navigate the headland. Commercial activity within Black Head is modest, typically comprising local retail, accommodation, and essential services that cater to both residents and visitors, while broader commercial and administrative services are accessed in nearby major regional hubs.
Historically, the broader Mid-Coast region was traditionally inhabited by indigenous Australian peoples, with the Worimi and Biripi nations having deep historical connections to the land and coastal resources. Following European settlement, the area developed through industries such as timber-getting, agriculture, and coastal shipping. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Black Head transitioned from a remote rural and coastal outpost into a recognized residential and leisure destination, preserving much of its natural landscape while accommodating modern coastal development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 3 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 972 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.