Huskisson crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
119 recorded in this period, compared with 101 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Huskisson
Huskisson is a coastal town located on the shores of Jervis Bay in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales, within the 2540 postcode. Situated approximately 240 kilometres south of Sydney, the locality serves as a major gateway to the Jervis Bay Marine Park and is defined by its coastal geography, featuring white-sand beaches, clear waters, and adjacent bushland. According to the 2021 Australian census, Huskisson recorded a population of roughly 1,000 residents, a figure that increases significantly during holiday and tourist periods due to the town's popularity as a destination for visitors.
The local economy and lifestyle are heavily centered around tourism, marine recreation, and retirement living. Essential amenities include a commercial strip along Owen Street featuring retail shops, cafes, restaurants, and accommodation services, alongside a local public school and healthcare facilities in the wider Shoalhaven area. The town supports an active community life oriented toward outdoor activities, with a prominent wharf used for whale watching, dolphin cruises, and fishing charters, as well as several sports clubs and community halls.
Originally inhabited by the Indigenous Wreck Bay and Jervis Bay peoples, European settlement in the area began in the 19th century, with the town gazetted in the late 1800s. Huskisson developed historically as a thriving timber port and shipbuilding centre, taking advantage of the region's dense forests and deep-water bay. Today, this maritime heritage is preserved through local landmarks and the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum, which houses the historic wooden former lightvessel *Curdies* and exhibits detailing the region's shipbuilding and naval history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 13 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 21 |
| Other theft | 12 | 6 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 10 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 6 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 2 |
| Fraud | 4 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 7 |
| Other offences | 4 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 6 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 2 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 840 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.