Coffee Camp crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 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 Coffee Camp
Coffee Camp is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Lismore City Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2480. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, subtropical rainforest remnants, and proximity to national parks within the Nightcap Range. Demographically, it is a small, sparsely populated community consisting largely of acreage properties, rural-residential holdings, and small-scale agricultural operations.
Local life in Coffee Camp is defined by its quiet, natural environment and close ties to nearby regional hubs. Amenities within the locality itself are minimal, relying instead on surrounding villages and Lismore for commercial, educational, and medical services. Residents are typically attracted to the area for its secluded lifestyle, environmental conservation values, and community-oriented rural culture.
Historically, the region's development was driven by the timber industry and subsequent agricultural clearing for dairying and crop production during the 19th and 20th centuries. The locality's distinctive name is historically linked to early attempts at cultivating coffee in the fertile volcanic soils of the region during the colonial era. In later decades, Coffee Camp, like much of the wider Northern Rivers, experienced demographic shifts with the influx of alternative lifestyle settlers during the 1970s and 1980s.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 201 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.