Crowdy Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Crowdy Bay
Crowdy Bay is a coastal locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2443 postcode. Geographically defined by its namesake bay, the area is largely characterized by protected coastal environments, including the greater part of Crowdy Bay National Park. The local population is very small, reflecting a remote, low-density settlement pattern typical of protected coastal reserves in the Mid North Coast region.
Local life and amenities in Crowdy Bay are centered around nature-based recreation and tourism. The locality is a popular destination for camping, bushwalking, fishing, and surfing, drawing visitors primarily to attractions such as Indian Head and Diamond Head within the national park. Permanent residential infrastructure within the locality is minimal, with daily commercial and administrative services generally accessed in nearby larger towns such as Laurieton or Harrington.
The region has a rich heritage encompassing both Indigenous and European history. The traditional custodians of the land are the Biripi people, who have ancient and ongoing connections to the coastal ecosystems and sacred sites within the area. European history in the broader region includes early timber-getting and maritime activities along the coast, leading eventually to the gazettal of the national park in the 20th century to preserve its significant landscapes and wildlife habitats.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6 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.