Eden crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
304 recorded in this period, compared with 385 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Eden
Eden is a coastal town located in the far south-east of New South Wales, within the Bega Valley Shire (Postcode 2551). Situated on the shores of Twofold Bay, the locality features a rugged coastline, deep-water port facilities, and is surrounded by extensive state forests and national parks, including Ben Boyd National Park. According to the 2021 census, the town and its surrounding area support a population of approximately 3,400 residents, with an economy traditionally anchored by fishing, forestry, and timber processing, alongside a growing reliance on tourism and cruise ship visits.
The town provides essential local amenities, including retail shopping, medical services, primary and secondary schooling, and recreational facilities centered around its maritime setting. Twofold Bay serves as a focal point for local life, supporting commercial fishing fleets, boating, and whale watching. Eden is widely recognized as a premier destination for observing humpback whales during their annual migration, supported by the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre.
Historically, Eden developed in the 1840s as a whaling and shipping port, initially established by the influential Benjamin Boyd. It holds a unique place in Australian maritime history due to the symbiotic relationship between local whalers and killer whales (orcas)—most notably 'Old Tom'—who assisted in hunting baleen whales in Twofold Bay in exchange for the whale tongues. The Killer Whale Trail and the Eden Killer Whale Museum preserve this distinct local heritage, showcasing the area's rich indigenous history, whaling past, and maritime artifacts.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 42 | 55 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 30 | 19 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 27 | 18 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 23 | 28 |
| Fraud | 21 | 19 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 19 | 28 |
| Breach bail conditions | 17 | 10 |
| Other theft | 16 | 17 |
| Other offences | 12 | 52 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 12 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 10 | 8 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 12 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 17 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 9 |
| Steal from retail store | 6 | 11 |
| Trespass | 6 | 9 |
| Arson | 5 | 15 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,350 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.