Blueys Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 recorded in this period, compared with 15 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Blueys Beach
Blueys Beach is a coastal locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the postcode 2428. Located in the picturesque Pacific Palms region south of Forster-Tuncurry, the area is defined by its coastal geography, featuring a prominent surf beach flanked by headlands and surrounded by national park reserves and coastal lakes. Demographically, the locality functions as both a permanent residential area and a popular holiday destination, experiencing significant seasonal population fluctuations driven by tourism and holiday-home ownership.
Local life in Blueys Beach revolves around outdoor recreation, particularly surfing, swimming, and coastal bushwalking. The commercial amenity is concentrated in a modest village hub along the main road, which includes cafes, a general store, and specialty retail shops catering to both residents and visitors. Educational, major medical, and extensive commercial services are accessed in nearby larger regional centres.
Historically, the area developed from a traditional working landscape associated with timber getting, agriculture, and fishing into a prized coastal retreat. The origin of the locality's unusual name is widely attributed to a local resident or a working bullock named "Bluey" from the early timber-hauling era. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Blueys Beach evolved from an isolated getaway into an established residential and holiday community, while retaining its natural coastal character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 242 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.