Hallidays Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 recorded in this period, compared with 21 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hallidays Point
Hallidays Point is a coastal locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2430 postcode. Located roughly 20 kilometres south of Taree and north of Forster-Tuncurry, the area is characterised by its prominent headlands, remnant coastal rainforests, and expansive Pacific Ocean beaches, including Black Head, Main Beach, and Shelley Beach. According to the 2021 Australian census, the locality supports a growing residential population, which includes a notable proportion of retirees drawn to its coastal environment, alongside a steady influx of holidaymakers.
The locality functions primarily as a residential and holiday destination, anchored by local commercial hubs such as the Shopping Centre at Black Head, which provides essential retail and services. Local life is heavily oriented around outdoor recreation, featuring patrolled surf beaches, coastal walking tracks, picnic reserves, and sports facilities. Education and broader commercial services are accessible in nearby major regional centres, while local connectivity is maintained via the Lakes Way.
Historically, the traditional custodians of the land surrounding Hallidays Point are the Biripi people. European settlement in the wider region initially focused on timber getting, particularly red cedar, and subsequent agricultural development. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Hallidays Point transitioned from a rural and logging outpost into a planned residential and tourism-oriented coastal community, balancing modern suburban development with the preservation of its natural coastal landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Escape custody | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 656 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.