Moonee Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
136 recorded in this period, compared with 144 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Moonee Beach
Moonee Beach is a coastal locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the City of Coffs Harbour local government area and bearing the postcode 2450. Located approximately 10 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour's central business district, the area is defined by its coastal geography, featuring the Moonee Creek estuary, sandy beaches, and surrounding pockets of native bushland and headlands. Demographically, the population consists largely of families and retirees drawn to a suburban coastal lifestyle, experiencing steady growth in line with the broader Coffs Harbour region.
Local life in Moonee Beach centres heavily on outdoor recreation, with Moonee Creek providing popular conditions for swimming, kayaking, fishing, and paddleboarding, while the adjacent beaches offer surfing and coastal walking tracks. Commercial and community amenities are anchored by the Moonee Marketplace shopping centre, which provides a supermarket, specialty stores, and essential services to residents. The locality is also serviced by local parks, sporting facilities, and proximity to regional educational and transport infrastructure.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land for the Gumbaynggirr people, who utilised the rich coastal and estuarine resources of Moonee Creek for sustenance and cultural practices. European presence in the wider region began with cedar logging and maritime activities in the 19th century before transitioning to agriculture and coastal tourism. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Moonee Beach transformed from a quiet holiday camping spot into a permanent residential suburb, balancing suburban expansion with environmental conservation of its sensitive estuarine and coastal ecosystems.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 16 |
| Fraud | 11 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 11 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 13 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 6 | 4 |
| Other theft | 6 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 10 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 19 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Other offences | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 3 |
| Arson | 2 | 3 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,176 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.