Korora crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
126 recorded in this period, compared with 110 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Korora
Korora is a coastal residential locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the City of Coffs Harbour local government area and carrying the postcode 2450. Located just north of Coffs Harbour’s central business district, the area is characterised by a mix of coastal topography, suburban residential development, and pockets of native bushland bordering the Tasman Sea. Demographically, it functions primarily as a residential suburb, experiencing population growth typical of the Coffs Coast region due to its proximity to urban amenities and coastal environment.
Local life in Korora is centered around outdoor recreation, coastal living, and community amenities. The locality encompasses popular coastal spots such as Korora Bay, which is utilized for swimming, fishing, and recreational boating. Residents rely primarily on nearby Coffs Harbour for major commercial, educational, and healthcare services, though the suburb maintains local parks, beach access points, and essential neighbourhood infrastructure. The Pacific Highway historically bisected the area, but bypass projects have influenced local traffic patterns and enhanced the residential amenity of the coastal strip.
Historically, the Korora area was originally inhabited by the Gumbaynggirr people, who maintained a connection to the coastal and forest resources of the region. European settlement in the wider Coffs Harbour district initially focused on timber getting, agriculture, and coastal shipping before transitioning toward tourism and diversified residential growth. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Korora evolved from a rural and semi-isolated coastal pocket into an integrated suburban extension of the growing Coffs Harbour urban area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 21 | 12 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 17 | 15 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 7 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 5 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 14 |
| Fraud | 4 | 1 |
| Other theft | 4 | 2 |
| Arson | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 10 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,740 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.