Dalmeny crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
69 recorded in this period, compared with 56 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dalmeny
Dalmeny is a coastal town located in the Eurobodalla Shire of New South Wales, within the 2546 postcode area. Situated approximately 350 kilometres south of Sydney and just north of Narooma, the locality is characterised by its coastal geography, featuring prominent headlands, sandy beaches, and proximity to Yowrie Creek and Mummuga Lake. The population is predominantly residential and swells during the peak holiday seasons due to tourism.
The town functions primarily as a quiet residential and holiday destination, offering a relaxed lifestyle focused on outdoor recreation such as fishing, surfing, and bushwalking. Local amenities include a small commercial strip containing essential retail and services, parks, and caravan parks to accommodate visitors. For more extensive health, educational, and retail services, residents typically rely on the nearby commercial hub of Narooma.
European settlement in the area began in the 19th century, initially driven by industries such as timber-getting, agriculture, and fishing. The locality gradually developed from a rural outpost into a seaside village as coastal tourism expanded throughout the 20th century. While retaining much of its natural landscape and low-density character, Dalmeny remains a distinct coastal community connected to the broader history of the Eurobodalla region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 10 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 5 |
| Fraud | 5 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 2 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,194 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.