Boambee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
76 recorded in this period, compared with 74 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Boambee
Boambee is a semi-rural and residential locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the City of Coffs Harbour local government area and the 2450 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying coastal plains, fertile valleys, and the meandering Boambee Creek, which flows into the Pacific Ocean just south of Coffs Harbour. Demographically, the population largely comprises families, retirees, and acreage-dwellers who are drawn to the area for its balance of rural space and proximity to urban coastal infrastructure.
Local life in Boambee is defined by a mix of residential acreage, small-scale agriculture, and light commercial enterprise. While primarily residential, the locality features local services, community spaces, and easy access to the adjacent commercial hubs of Toormina and Coffs Harbour for major retail, secondary education, and healthcare. Recreational activity heavily centres around Boambee Creek, which is popular for kayaking, fishing, and picnicking, alongside the surrounding bushland reserves.
Historically, the region was traditionally inhabited by the Gumbaynggirr people, who maintained a rich cultural connection to the coastal and riverine environments. European settlement from the mid-19th century onwards saw the area initially utilized for timber getting, followed by dairy farming and banana growing, which shaped the cleared rural landscape visible today. Over recent decades, urban expansion from Coffs Harbour has gradually transformed parts of Boambee into suburban and lifestyle-acreage developments.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 7 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 4 |
| Fraud | 5 | 7 |
| Arson | 4 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,770 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.