Emerald Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
93 recorded in this period, compared with 91 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Emerald Beach
Emerald Beach is a coastal village located in New South Wales within the City of Coffs Harbour local government area, bearing the postcode 2456. Situated approximately 16 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour, the locality is bound by the Tasman Sea to the east and borders the Moonee Creek area and other coastal residential pockets. Demographically, the village functions primarily as a low-density residential and retirement community, characterized by a relaxed coastal population that experiences seasonal influxes of tourists.
The locality offers a range of local amenities centered around its beachfront and headland areas, which are popular for surfing, swimming, and whale watching. Point Solitary provides panoramic ocean views and separates Flogged Beef Beach to the north and Emerald Beach proper (main beach) to the south. Commercial activity in the village is modest, typically consisting of local cafes, a general store, and essential services that cater to both residents and visitors. The community is also bordered by the Yuraygir National Park extension, supporting local biodiversity and walking trails.
Historically, the traditional custodians of the land surrounding Emerald Beach are the Gumbaynggirr people, who maintain a deep cultural and spiritual connection to the coastal strip and nearby estuaries. European settlement in the broader Coffs Harbour region initially focused on timber getting, agriculture, and fishing before the coastal areas gradually transitioned into residential and holiday destinations. Over the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Emerald Beach evolved from a quiet rural-coastal hideaway into an established suburban locality while retaining much of its natural coastal character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 12 | 8 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 8 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 9 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 6 |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,677 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.