Casuarina crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
162 recorded in this period, compared with 96 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Casuarina
Casuarina is a coastal residential locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Tweed Shire local government area under the 2487 postcode. Located approximately 17 kilometres south of Tweed Heads, the area is characterised by its low-density coastal development, pristine beachfronts, and the prominent integration of native coastal vegetation, including the casuarina trees from which it derives its name.
The locality functions primarily as a master-planned residential community and resort destination. Local amenities are centred around the Casuarina Town Centre, which provides retail shopping, dining, and professional services to residents and visitors. The area is well-connected by local bus networks and cycling paths, and it offers direct access to patchworks of parks, boardwalks, and the continuous beachfront stretching along the Tweed Coast.
Prior to European settlement, the land was part of the traditional country of the Bundjalung nation. Modern development of Casuarina began in the late 1990s and early 2000s, transforming what was largely undeveloped coastal land and swamp forest into a contemporary residential and tourism precinct designed to accommodate the region's expanding population.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 47 | 13 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 25 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 6 |
| Fraud | 11 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 11 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 11 |
| Trespass | 7 | 2 |
| Other theft | 5 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,256 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.