Kings Forest crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kings Forest
Kings Forest is a locality situated in the Tweed Shire of New South Wales, within the 2487 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying coastal terrain, native bushland, and agricultural acreage, positioned immediately south of Cudgen and west of the coastal strip containing Casuarina and Bogangar. As a developing residential and master-planned community, the demographic profile is transitioning from a sparsely populated rural area to a growing suburban population, driven by ongoing urban expansion in the Tweed Coast region.
Historically, the land comprising Kings Forest was traditionally part of the ancestral territory of the Bundjalung Nation, who maintained a connection to the coastal and wetland environments for millennia. Following European settlement, the area was primarily utilized for agriculture, forestry, and rural industry. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the locality became the subject of significant planning proposals for large-scale residential development, balancing urban growth requirements with environmental offsets to protect local koala populations and surrounding wetland ecosystems.
Due to its status as a developing master-planned area, local life and amenities are largely integrated with neighboring communities. Residents primarily access retail, educational, and medical services in nearby established centers such as Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, and Casuarina. The locality itself emphasizes green spaces, conservation corridors, and planned recreational facilities, positioning itself as a future residential hub within the Tweed Coast growth corridor.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 40 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.