Ewingsdale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
53 recorded in this period, compared with 32 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ewingsdale
Ewingsdale is a semi-rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Byron Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2481. Located just west of Byron Bay, the area is characterized by rolling green hills, elevated ridgelines, and remnants of subtropical rainforest. Demographically, it functions as a low-density residential and rural-residential community, experiencing population growth driven by its proximity to the coast while maintaining a distinctively quiet, rural character compared to nearby urban centers.
Local life in Ewingsdale is primarily residential, featuring large acreage properties, estate-style housing, and historic homesteads. The locality is perhaps best known as the home of the Byron Bay Hospital, which serves the broader regional community. While Ewingsdale itself has limited commercial amenities, its strategic location near the Pacific Highway provides residents with immediate access to the retail, educational, and dining facilities of Byron Bay and the wider Northern Rivers region.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality was named after Thomas Ewing, a prominent local figure, politician, and federal member who owned land in the area. Historically dominated by the timber and agricultural industries—particularly dairy farming and sugarcane—Ewingsdale has progressively transitioned over the late 20th and 21st centuries into a sought-after rural-residential enclave.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 2 |
| Trespass | 5 | 0 |
| Fraud | 4 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,025 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.