Hyams Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hyams Beach
Hyams Beach is a coastal village located on the shores of Jervis Bay in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales, within the 2540 postcode. Situated approximately 180 kilometres south of Sydney, the locality is bounded by Jervis Bay to the east and the Jervis Bay National Park to the west and south. Demographically, Hyams Beach is a small residential and holiday community characterized by a high proportion of holiday homes and a low permanent resident population, consistent with many coastal settlements in the region.
Local life in Hyams Beach centres primarily on coastal tourism, outdoor recreation, and nature-based activities. The village is internationally renowned for its white quartz sand beaches and clear waters, which attract a high volume of day-trippers and holidaymakers, particularly during the summer peak season. Amenities within the immediate locality are limited, featuring a local café and general store, while a broader range of commercial, educational, and medical services are accessed in nearby regional hubs such as Vincentia and Nowra.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land of the Indigenous Australian people, specifically the Yuin nation, who utilized the rich coastal and marine resources of Jervis Bay. European presence in the wider Jervis Bay region began in the early 19th century with timber-getting, fishing, and agriculture. The settlement of Hyams Beach itself developed gradually as a holiday destination during the 20th century, transitioning from a quiet fishing and timber outpost into the prominent tourism-oriented coastal village it is today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 137 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.