Boambee East crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
253 recorded in this period, compared with 309 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Boambee East
Boambee East is a residential suburb located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the City of Coffs Harbour local government area and bearing the postcode 2452. Situated just south of Coffs Harbour and inland from Sawtell, the locality is primarily characterized by hilly terrain, suburban housing developments, and patches of remnant native vegetation. According to the Australian census, Boambee East accommodates a population of several thousand residents, predominantly families and retirees, reflecting a steady growth pattern as a residential extension of the greater Coffs Harbour urban area.
The suburb functions largely as a residential community supported by local commercial conveniences, including a neighbourhood shopping centre with a supermarket and specialty stores. Educational needs are served by local institutions such as Boambee Public School, while broader high school education, major medical services, and regional infrastructure are accessible in neighboring Sawtell and Coffs Harbour. Recreational opportunities within the locality are defined by neighbourhood parks, playgrounds, and proximity to the coastal reserves, beaches, and creeks of the surrounding region.
Prior to European settlement, the land surrounding Boambee was traditionally inhabited by the Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal people, who maintained a deep cultural and economic connection to the coastal forests, estuaries, and rich soils of the area. European presence in the wider region initially developed around timber-getting, cedar-cutting, and subsequent agricultural endeavors like dairy farming and banana growing. Throughout the late 20th century, as the Coffs Harbour region experienced suburban expansion, Boambee East transitioned from rural acreage into a modern residential suburb.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 37 | 39 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 29 | 29 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 25 | 15 |
| Malicious damage to property | 24 | 23 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 23 | 22 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 18 | 11 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 28 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 9 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 9 | 8 |
| Fraud | 8 | 15 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 12 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 26 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 6 | 8 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 6 | 11 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 9 |
| Trespass | 6 | 2 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,304 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.