Cundletown crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
119 recorded in this period, compared with 170 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cundletown
Cundletown is a historic locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the postcode 2430. Located on the banks of the Manning River, just downstream from Taree, the area is characterized by a mix of residential zones and surrounding agricultural land. At the 2021 census, Cundletown and its immediate surrounds recorded a stable, tight-knit population, functioning primarily as a quiet residential satellite to the larger regional hub of Taree.
The locality offers essential local services, including a primary school, local sports grounds, and a small commercial strip catering to daily needs. Recreational life is heavily influenced by the Manning River, which provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and water sports. For broader retail, healthcare, and secondary education services, residents rely heavily on nearby Taree.
Established in the mid-19th century, Cundletown is one of the oldest European settlements in the Manning River district, originally developing as a river port and timber-getting hub. The locality retains a distinct historical character, marked by several preserved nineteenth-century buildings and structures that reflect its origins as a bustling agricultural and maritime transit point before the dominance of road and rail transport.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 15 | 18 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 12 | 15 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 7 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 7 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 13 |
| Fraud | 8 | 16 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 21 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 11 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 6 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 2 |
| Arson | 3 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 9 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences | 2 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,050 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.