Hastings Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
40 recorded in this period, compared with 49 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hastings Point
Hastings Point is a coastal locality in the Tweed Shire of northern New South Wales, within the 2489 postcode. Situated approximately 35 kilometres south of the Gold Coast and 150 kilometres south of Brisbane, the village is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east and the ecologically significant Cudgera Creek to the south and west. The area is characterised by a small, stable residential population that swells seasonally with holidaymakers, drawn to its natural coastal environment, beaches, and estuarine waterways.
The local economy and lifestyle are heavily centered around outdoor recreation, tourism, and low-density residential living. Amenities within Hastings Point are modest, comprising local holiday parks, convenience stores, and cafes that cater primarily to visitors and residents. For broader commercial, educational, and medical services, the community relies on the nearby larger centres of Pottsville, Cabarita Beach, and Tweed Heads. The locality features strict environmental protections due to its sensitive coastal ecosystems, including vital mangrove habitats and coastal dunes.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land of the Bundjalung nation. European presence in the region grew through the 19th and early 20th centuries, initially driven by timber-getting, agriculture, and fishing. Over subsequent decades, Hastings Point developed slowly from a quiet fishing and camping spot into a protected coastal enclave, maintaining its village character amidst the broader urbanisation of the Tweed Coast.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 9 | 14 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 661 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.