Failford crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
21 recorded in this period, compared with 34 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Failford
Failford is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2430 postcode. Geographically positioned near the state's Mid North Coast region, the area is characterised by semi-rural properties, native bushland, and waterways, including the Wallamba River system. Due to its dispersed population and rural classification, the demographic profile is predominantly residential and agricultural, featuring a small, close-knit community typical of the region's hinterland settlements.
Local life in Failford is quiet and primarily land-based, with residents relying on surrounding larger towns—such as Forster, Tuncurry, and Taree—for major commercial, educational, and healthcare services. The locality is traversed by the Pacific Highway, providing regional connectivity. Amenities within Failford itself are minimal, focusing instead on community-centric spaces and natural surroundings that support outdoor and rural lifestyle pursuits.
Historically, the area developed around the traditional lands of the Biripi people before European settlement. European history in the broader district was initially shaped by timber-getting, agriculture, and maritime transport along the nearby river networks. Over time, the local economy shifted away from primary heavy timber industries toward small-scale farming, rural residential living, and conservation, leaving a quiet rural landscape with historical ties to the wider Manning and Great Lakes districts.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 6 | 7 |
| Fraud | 3 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 748 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.