Grants Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Grants Beach
Grants Beach is a coastal locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2445. Geographically, the area is characterised by its namesake surf beach, extensive coastal reserve lands, and native bushland typical of the region's coastal fringe. Demographically, Grants Beach is a sparsely populated area with a quiet residential and semi-rural profile, closely linked to the broader demographic patterns of the Camden Haven district.
Local life in Grants Beach revolves around its natural environment, with outdoor activities such as beach walking, fishing, and surfing being central to the area. Due to its small permanent population and protected natural surroundings, commercial amenities within the locality itself are minimal. Residents primarily rely on the adjacent townships of North Haven and Bonny Hills, as well as the larger commercial hub of Laurieton, for retail, educational, and healthcare services.
Historically, the land surrounding Grants Beach is part of the traditional country of the Birpai (Biripi) people, who have a long-standing cultural connection to the coastal and forest resources of the region. European settlement in the wider Camden Haven area began in the 19th century, initially driven by timber-getting and maritime industries before transitioning toward agriculture, fishing, and tourism. The locality has largely retained its natural landscape, preserving its ecological and historical character as development concentrated in nearby service towns.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8 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.