Grassy Head crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Grassy Head
Grassy Head is a coastal locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the Kempsey Shire local government area and the 2441 postcode. Geographically, it is a small, secluded settlement bordered by the Tasman Sea, national parks, and state forests, characterized by a natural coastal landscape of beaches, headlands, and dense native bushland. Due to its small permanent population, demographic data is largely integrated with the broader statistical area of Stuarts Point and surrounding coastal communities, reflecting a quiet rural-residential and holiday-oriented demographic.
Local life in Grassy Head is centered around outdoor recreation, tourism, and a tranquil retirement lifestyle. The area is particularly popular for camping, fishing, surfing, and bushwalking, with a well-known beachfront campground serving as a primary hub for visitors during holiday periods. Amenities within the immediate locality are minimal, preserving its secluded environment, while everyday services, retail options, and schools are accessed in nearby settlements such as Stuarts Point, Eungai, and Macksville.
The traditional custodians of the land surrounding Grassy Head are the Dunghutti people, who have a long-standing cultural and historical connection to the coastal and forest environments of the region. European presence in the wider Kempsey region initially developed around timber-getting, cedar-cutting, and agriculture in the 19th century. Over subsequent decades, Grassy Head evolved slowly from a remote bush and fishing locale into a protected, low-impact coastal destination, maintaining much of its natural topography and heritage appeal.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 85 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.