Diamond Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
47 recorded in this period, compared with 38 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Diamond Beach
Diamond Beach is a coastal locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2430 postcode. Positioned approximately 20 kilometres north of Taree and just south of Hallidays Point, the area is defined by its long, uninterrupted stretch of coastline facing the Tasman Sea. The population consists of a mix of permanent residents and holiday-makers, supported by a quiet coastal environment characterized by residential housing and holiday accommodation.
The locality functions primarily as a residential and tourism-oriented community. Local amenities are modest, with immediate services including holiday resorts, caravan parks, and beach access points, while more extensive commercial, educational, and medical infrastructure is accessed in nearby Hallidays Point and Taree. The economy and daily life of Diamond Beach are closely tied to coastal tourism, recreational fishing, and surf life activities.
Historically, the broader Mid-Coast region was originally inhabited by the Biripi Aboriginal people, who maintained a connection to the coastal and forest resources. European settlement in the 19th century initially focused on timber getting, agriculture, and fishing before the coastal strips gradually developed into residential and recreational destinations in the latter half of the 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,012 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.