Lowanna crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
48 recorded in this period, compared with 27 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lowanna
Lowanna is a rural locality situated in the hinterland of the Coffs Harbour local government area in New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2450. Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged topography, dense native forests, and an elevated climate distinct from the coastal strip of the Coffs Harbour region. Demographically, Lowanna supports a very small, dispersed population, primarily consisting of residents engaged in acreage living, local agriculture, and forestry-adjacent lifestyles, reflecting the broader demographic trends of the New South Wales mid-north coast hinterland.
Local life in Lowanna is quiet and community-focused, relying heavily on surrounding hubs for extensive commercial and municipal services. The locality features basic rural infrastructure, with roads connecting residents to neighbouring settlements such as Ulong and Coramba. While commercial amenities directly within Lowanna are limited, the area acts as a gateway for outdoor activities, offering scenic drives, bushwalking, and access to the natural reserves and state forests of the Great Dividing Range foothills.
The history of Lowanna is tied to the expansion of the timber industry and European settlement in the early 20th century. The locality grew as a result of regional logging operations and the subsequent clearing of land for small-scale farming. The opening of the Glenreagh to Dorrigo railway line played a crucial role in shaping the area, facilitating the transport of timber and agricultural goods out of the rugged hinterland before the line's eventual closure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 2 |
| Arson | 2 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 359 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.