Laurieton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
152 recorded in this period, compared with 129 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Laurieton
Laurieton is a coastal town located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area (postcode 2443). Situated approximately 35 kilometres south of Port Macquarie, the town lies on the banks of the Camden Haven River at the base of North Brother Mountain. According to the 2021 Australian census, Laurieton and the immediate surrounding urban area support a predominantly mature-aged population, serving as a key residential and retirement hub within the Camden Haven district.
The town functions as the commercial and administrative centre for the Camden Haven area, providing local residents with essential amenities including medical services, retail shopping, and recreational facilities. Surrounding waterways, such as Watson Taylors Lake and nearby ocean beaches, support a local economy driven by tourism, fishing, and boating. Educational and community infrastructure serves the surrounding rural and coastal localities, while transport connectivity is primarily road-based via the Pacific Highway and local arterial routes.
Originally inhabited by the Birpai Aboriginal people, European presence in the area began in the early 19th century, initially focused on timber-getting and cedar-cutting along the Camden Haven River. The settlement was named after the Laurie family, who established early commercial operations in the district. Historic timber-getting and maritime industries have gradually transitioned into a service- and tourism-oriented economy, while retaining elements of its historic coastal identity.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 24 | 17 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 17 | 17 |
| Breach bail conditions | 11 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 5 |
| Fraud | 10 | 5 |
| Liquor offences | 8 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 16 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 7 |
| Other offences | 6 | 2 |
| Other theft | 6 | 7 |
| Trespass | 6 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,012 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.