Gumma crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
28 recorded in this period, compared with 20 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gumma
Gumma is a coastal and semi-rural locality situated in the Nambucca Valley local government area of New South Wales, within the 2447 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by its proximity to the Nambucca River, coastal wetlands, and native bushland, contributing to a scenic and ecologically significant environment. Demographically, Gumma is a small, low-density community populated predominantly by residential landholders and retirees, reflecting the broader regional demographic trends of the Mid North Coast.
Local life in Gumma is quiet and nature-oriented, with residents relying on the nearby towns of Nambucca Heads and Macksville for commercial services, education, healthcare, and retail amenities. The locality’s natural features support outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and bushwalking. Gumma is particularly known for the Gumma Indigenous Protected Area, which preserves important cultural landscapes, local flora, and fauna through collaborative environmental management.
Historically, the area is part of the traditional lands of the Gumbaynggirr people, who maintain a deep cultural and spiritual connection to the region's rivers, forests, and coastal ecosystems. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the local economy initially developed around timber getting, agriculture, and fishing. Over time, the region has transitioned to a lifestyle-oriented community while retaining its strong Indigenous heritage and natural character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 9 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 4 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 486 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.