Corindi Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
129 recorded in this period, compared with 125 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Corindi Beach
Corindi Beach is a coastal locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the City of Coffs Harbour local government area and bearing the postcode 2456. Located approximately 35 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour, the area is bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east and bordered by bushland and coastal ecosystems, including the adjacent Red Rock and Yuraygir National Park to the north. Demographically, the locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and retirement community, experiencing steady population growth reflective of broader regional migration trends toward the New South Wales coast.
Local life in Corindi Beach is centered around its natural coastal environment, with the beach, local estuaries, and surrounding reserves supporting activities such as fishing, surfing, and bushwalking. The commercial amenity within the locality is modest, featuring a small local shopping strip that caters to daily essentials, while more extensive retail, medical, and professional services are accessed in nearby Woolgoolga or Coffs Harbour. Educational needs are supported by local schooling, and community infrastructure includes parks, sports fields, and a community hall.
Historically, the area developed in association with the traditional custodians of the land, the Gumbaynggirr people, who maintained a deep cultural connection to the coastal and forest resources. European settlement followed in the 19th and early 20th centuries, driven initially by timber-getting, agriculture, and later coastal tourism. Over recent decades, Corindi Beach has transitioned from a small, isolated settlement into an integrated coastal suburb while retaining much of its relaxed, natural character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 11 |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 11 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 3 |
| Fraud | 7 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 22 |
| Arson | 6 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 10 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 13 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 2 |
| Trespass | 4 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 4 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,802 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.