Long Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 recorded in this period, compared with 46 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Long Beach
Long Beach is a coastal locality situated in the Eurobodalla Shire of New South Wales, within the 2536 postcode, located just north of Bateman's Bay. Geographically, the area is characterized by a prominent sandy coastline fronting the Tasman Sea, bordered by rugged headlands and native dry sclerophyll forests. Demographically, the population largely consists of residential homeowners, retirees, and holidaymakers drawn to the region's coastal lifestyle, resulting in fluctuating population density between peak holiday seasons and the rest of the year.
Local life in Long Beach revolves primarily around outdoor recreation, including swimming, fishing, and bushwalking. Because it is largely a residential suburb, the locality maintains minimal commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby Batemans Bay for comprehensive retail, medical, educational, and professional services. Transport connectivity is provided by local road networks linking the community to the Princes Highway, facilitating access to regional hubs.
The history of Long Beach is tied to the traditional custodianship of the Yuin Nation, who managed the coastal and forest resources for millennia prior to European settlement. Following European colonization, the area developed slowly, initially utilized for timber cutting, fishing, and agriculture before gradually transitioning into a popular seaside holiday and residential destination throughout the twentieth century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,758 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.