Denhams Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 recorded in this period, compared with 24 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Denhams Beach
Denhams Beach is a coastal suburb located on the South Coast of New South Wales within the Eurobodalla Shire local government area, carrying the postcode 2536. Situated approximately 10 kilometres north of the regional centre of Batemans Bay, it is nestled between the localities of Batehaven and Surf Beach. Geographically, the suburb is characterised by a small, sheltered east-facing beach bounded by low headlands, surrounded by undulating residential terrain. According to demographic data, the locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and holiday community with a notable proportion of retirees and holiday homes.
Local life in Denhams Beach is centered around coastal recreation, including swimming, fishing, and bushwalking along the coastal fringe. The suburb itself is predominantly residential, featuring limited commercial activity, but relies on the adjacent commercial hubs of Surf Beach and Batehaven for everyday shopping, medical services, and primary schooling. Broader commercial, secondary educational, and hospital facilities are accessible a short drive away in Batemans Bay.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Yuin Nation prior to European settlement. The broader Eurobodalla region was progressively settled by Europeans in the 19th century, initially supporting industries such as timber-getting, agriculture, and coastal shipping. Denhams Beach itself developed later as a seaside holiday destination and residential subdivision, transitioning over the latter half of the 20th century from a seasonal camping and shack area into a permanent suburban community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 2 |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 650 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.