Elizabeth Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
34 recorded in this period, compared with 22 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Elizabeth Beach
Elizabeth Beach is a coastal locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2428 postcode. Located within the region known as the Pacific Palms area, the locality is bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east and Wallis Lake to the west, characterized by a landscape of coastal forest, sandy beaches, and headlands. Demographically, the population is relatively small and fluctuates with seasonal tourism, featuring a demographic profile that includes permanent residents, retirees, and holiday homeowners typical of the Mid North Coast region.
Local life in Elizabeth Beach centers primarily around outdoor recreation, tourism, and nature conservation. The primary attraction is the beach itself, which is popular for swimming, surfing, and whale watching, and is flanked by the Booti Booti National Park. Amenities within the immediate locality are limited, consisting primarily of holiday accommodations, basic retail services, and access points to the surrounding natural reserves, with broader commercial, educational, and medical services available in nearby Forster-Tuncurry.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Worimi people, who utilized the abundant coastal and lake resources. European settlement in the wider Pacific Palms region initially focused on the timber industry, particularly red cedar logging, before transitioning towards dairy farming, commercial fishing, and eventually tourism. In the latter half of the 20th century, Elizabeth Beach developed from an isolated coastal retreat into a recognized residential and holiday destination while retaining much of its natural surrounding environment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Offensive conduct | 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 |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 259 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.