Cudgen crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
93 recorded in this period, compared with 74 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cudgen
Cudgen is a rural and residential locality situated in the Tweed Shire of New South Wales, within the 2487 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by elevated coastal ridges, rich volcanic soils, and agricultural land, positioned just inland from the coastal towns of Kingscliff and Casuarina. According to the 2021 Australian Census, the population is relatively small, reflecting its rural-residential character, though it has experienced gradual demographic shifts due to regional coastal growth and suburban expansion in the surrounding Tweed Coast region.
Local life in Cudgen is centered around its agricultural roots and community infrastructure, most notably the Tweed Valley Hospital, a major regional health facility that opened in 2024. The area supports various agricultural pursuits, including tropical fruit growing and sugarcane farming, taking advantage of the fertile local soil. While Cudgen itself maintains a quiet, semi-rural atmosphere with local sports grounds and historic community halls, residents have immediate access to the commercial, educational, and coastal amenities of neighboring Kingscliff.
Historically, Cudgen is one of the older European-settled areas in the Tweed Valley, with its name derived from an Indigenous Bundjalung term meaning "fish grass" or "red grass." European settlement began in the mid-19th century, driven by the timber industry before transitioning to agriculture, particularly sugarcane cultivation, bananas, and dairying. Several historic buildings and cultural sites remain, reflecting the locality's evolution from a pioneering farming community into an integrated part of the modern Tweed Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 22 | 18 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 6 | 3 |
| Other theft | 5 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 4 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 10 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 6 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 2 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 952 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.