Jolly Nose crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Jolly Nose
Jolly Nose is a semi-rural and residential locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area and the 2445 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying coastal terrain, native bushland, and proximity to major natural features including the Camden Haven River system and surrounding state forests. Demographically, the population largely consists of families and retirees living in acreage-style properties or modern semi-rural subdivisions, reflecting a quiet, decentralized lifestyle typical of the region's outer coastal corridors.
Local life in Jolly Nose is primarily quiet and residential, relying heavily on neighboring townships for comprehensive commercial and public services. While the locality itself features limited direct commercial amenities, residents access retail, healthcare, and educational facilities in nearby Laurieton, North Haven, and Port Macquarie. The surrounding natural environment supports outdoor recreational activities such as bushwalking, fishing, and boating, while major transport links via the Pacific Highway provide regional connectivity.
The history of Jolly Nose is rooted in the traditional lands of the Birpai Aboriginal people, who managed the coastal forests and waterways prior to European settlement. European presence in the broader Camden Haven district expanded during the 19th century through timber-getting, agriculture, and maritime trade. Over subsequent decades, the locality transitioned from a resource-extraction area into a protected natural and residential landscape, preserving much of its rural character while integrating modern residential development.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
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.