Booti Booti crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Booti Booti
Booti Booti is a coastal locality situated in the Mid-Coast local government area of New South Wales, within the 2428 postcode. Geographically, the area is defined by its unique natural setting, bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east and the waters of Wallis Lake to the west. A defining feature of the region is the Booti Booti National Park, which preserves a narrow strip of coastal rainforest, eucalypt forest, and extensive wetlands. Due to its protected environmental status and conservation areas, the permanent population is relatively small, contributing to a tranquil and secluded demographic profile.
Local life in Booti Booti is centered around outdoor recreation, nature conservation, and coastal tourism. Residents and visitors frequently utilize the area for activities such as bushwalking, birdwatching, swimming, and fishing along its surf beaches and lake shores. While the locality itself maintains minimal commercial development to preserve its natural landscape, it relies on neighboring towns within the Mid-Coast council region—such as Forster and Tuncurry—for major commercial, educational, and medical amenities.
The name "Booti Booti" is derived from the traditional Aboriginal language of the Worimi people, who are the traditional custodians of the land. Historically, the area held significant cultural and resource value for Indigenous Australians, evidenced by various archaeological sites within the modern national park boundaries. European history in the broader region initially focused on timber getting and agriculture before conservation efforts gradually took precedence, culminating in the establishment of the national park to protect the area's diverse ecosystems and scenic beauty.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
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.