Brooms Head crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Brooms Head
Brooms Head is a coastal locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley local government area and bearing the postcode 2463. Located approximately 650 kilometres north of Sydney and east of Grafton, the settlement is bounded by the Yuraygir National Park to the north and west, and the Pacific Ocean to the east. The area is characterised by coastal heathlands, sandy beaches, and headlands. Due to its small permanent population, demographic data is typically grouped with surrounding rural localities, though the settlement experiences significant seasonal influxes of holidaymakers and tourists.
Local life in Brooms Head revolves around coastal recreation, including fishing, surfing, swimming, and bushwalking within the adjacent national park. Amenities within the locality are modest, primarily serving residents and visitors with a caravan park, a general store, a bowling club, and basic community facilities. More comprehensive commercial, educational, and medical services are accessed further inland in towns like Yamba, Maclean, and Grafton. Access to the locality is provided via Brooms Head Road, which connects to the Pacific Highway.
The area has a rich Indigenous history, traditionally being part of the lands of the Yaegl Aboriginal people, who utilised the coastal resources for sustenance and cultural practices. European presence in the wider Clarence Valley expanded in the mid-19th century through timber-getting, pastoralism, and fishing. Originally known as Cakora Head, the locality was later renamed Brooms Head, reportedly deriving its name from the beach-washed bundles of sorghum broom brush that washed ashore from a passing ship or wreck. Over the 20th century, the settlement gradually developed from an isolated camping spot into a designated coastal village while retaining much of its natural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 271 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.