Crowdy Head crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Crowdy Head
Crowdy Head is a coastal headland and locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2427. Situated within the Manning region, the area is characterized by its prominent coastal geography, featuring a rocky headland, sandy beaches, and proximity to the mouth of the Manning River at Harrington. Due to its small permanent population, demographic data is largely shared with the broader surrounding coastal region, reflecting a quiet community with a high proportion of holiday homes and retirees.
The locality primarily functions as a quiet fishing and holiday village. Local amenities center around the Crowdy Head boat harbour, which serves as a vital base for commercial and recreational fishing fleets operating along the Mid North Coast. Tourism and outdoor recreation—particularly surfing, swimming, and whale watching—form the backbone of the local economy. Basic retail and commercial services are minimal within the immediate headland, with residents relying on nearby Harrington and Taree for comprehensive facilities.
European history in the area is closely tied to maritime navigation and the timber industry. The most prominent historical landmark is the Crowdy Head Light, a historic lighthouse established in 1878 to guide vessels safely past the treacherous coastal shoals and bar of the Manning River. The headland and its surrounding environment retain significant natural and cultural heritage values, protected in parts by the adjacent Crowdy Bay National Park.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 78 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.