Coolongolook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
59 recorded in this period, compared with 64 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Coolongolook
Coolongolook is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the postcode 2423. Geographically positioned along the Coolongolook River, the area is characterized by a landscape of rolling hills, native bushland, and agricultural acreage. At the 2021 census, Coolongolook and its surrounding catchment recorded a small, dispersed population, typical of the region's rural hinterland.
Local life in Coolongolook is centered around community-scale amenities and the natural environment. The Pacific Highway passes through the locality, connecting residents to larger nearby service hubs such as Forster, Tuncurry, and Taree. The Coolongolook River provides opportunities for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking, while the surrounding rural lands primarily support local primary industries, including beef cattle grazing and forestry.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven initially by the timber industry. The Coolongolook River served as a vital transport route for moving harvested cedar and hardwood timber out to the coast. Several historical buildings and remnants from this era remain in the wider district, reflecting its origins as a working river settlement before the establishment of the modern transport networks that shape the area today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 15 | 12 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 3 |
| Other offences | 5 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 382 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.