Dunbogan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
45 recorded in this period, compared with 26 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dunbogan
Dunbogan is a coastal village located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area (postcode 2443). Situated on the southern bank of the Camden Haven River near its ocean entrance, the locality is defined by its waterfront setting, bordering the Tasman Sea and adjacent to the neighboring town of North Haven. According to the 2021 Australian census, Dunbogan supports a small, predominantly residential population with a demographic skew toward retirees and older families, reflecting its appeal as a quiet coastal and holiday destination.
The local lifestyle centers heavily on the marine environment, with the Camden Haven River and nearby beaches offering primary recreational pursuits such as fishing, boating, swimming, and surfing. Essential amenities within the village are modest, generally comprising local convenience stores, holiday accommodations, and boat ramps, while more extensive commercial, medical, and educational services are accessed in neighboring North Haven and the larger nearby hub of Laurieton. The natural landscape is heavily influenced by the Crowdy Bay National Park to the south, which provides bushwalking tracks and protected coastal ecosystems.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Birpai Aboriginal people before European settlement. European activity in the nineteenth century initially focused on the timber industry, maritime trade, and fishing, utilizing the Camden Haven River inlet. Over time, the locality transitioned from a resource-extraction and maritime outpost into a settled residential and tourist community, retaining much of its historic maritime and coastal character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Trespass | 5 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 |
| Fraud | 3 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Other offences | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,020 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.