Fingal Head crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
63 recorded in this period, compared with 33 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Fingal Head
Fingal Head is a coastal locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Tweed Shire local government area (postcode 2487). Occupying a narrow peninsula bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Tweed River to the north, its geography is defined by significant natural landmarks, most notably the Fingal Head Causeway and the Giant's Causeway—a rock formation of hexagonal basalt columns. According to the 2021 Australian census, the area supports a residential population of approximately 1,300 people, characterized by a predominantly suburban-coastal demographic.
The local lifestyle is centered around outdoor recreation, with surfing, fishing, and whale watching being prominent activities for residents and visitors. Amenities within the locality are limited due to its small footprint and residential focus, consisting primarily of local parks, a caravan park, a surf lifesaving club, and a small cluster of cafes and convenience stores. Broader commercial, educational, and healthcare services are accessed in nearby major Tweed Shire hubs such as Tweed Heads and Chinderah.
Historically and culturally, the area holds profound significance for the local Indigenous people, the Goodjinburra clan of the Bundjalung Nation, who have a long-standing connection to the land and surrounding waters. European history in the area dates back to the 19th century, with the establishment of maritime navigation aids. The Fingal Head Light, constructed in 1872 and standing on the headland, is a notable heritage structure that continues to overlook the passage between the mainland and Cook Island, a protected marine reserve just off the coast.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 27 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Other theft | 3 | 3 |
| Trespass | 3 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 615 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.