Coomba Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
60 recorded in this period, compared with 48 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Coomba Park
Coomba Park is a small coastal village and locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the postcode 2428. Located on a peninsula on the western shores of Smiths Lake, the area is characterized by its quiet bushland setting and proximity to surrounding waterways. According to demographic data, Coomba Park is a tight-knit and predominantly residential community, featuring a significant proportion of retirees alongside holiday homes.
Local life in Coomba Park is centered around outdoor recreation, with the surrounding lake and coastal environment supporting fishing, boating, and swimming. The village amenities are modest, typically including a local community hall, a tennis court, a general store, and a boat ramp that facilitates access to Smiths Lake. For broader commercial, educational, and medical services, residents generally travel to larger nearby towns such as Forster-Tuncurry or Bucca.
Historically, the region developed in conjunction with the timber and fishing industries that shaped much of the mid-north coast of New South Wales. Originally inhabited by the Worimi people, the area gradually transformed through European settlement into a rural and semi-rural outpost. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Coomba Park evolved from a remote bushland area into a popular destination for holiday accommodation and permanent coastal tree-changers, while maintaining its distinct rural-residential character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 691 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.