Mylestom crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
58 recorded in this period, compared with 62 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mylestom
Mylestom is a coastal village situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Bellingen Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2454. Geographically, the locality is bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east and the Bellinger River to the north, creating a peninsula-like setting characterised by coastal dunes, beaches, and estuarine environments. Demographically, it is a small, quiet residential and holiday community with a population largely consisting of retirees and families drawn to the relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Local life in Mylestom centres heavily on water-based recreation, including fishing, swimming, boating, and surfing. The village amenities are modest, featuring a general store, a bowling club, a caravan park, and a tidal swimming pool known locally as "The Glade." Access to the village is primarily via Repton across the Bellinger River, while broader commercial, educational, and healthcare services are accessible in nearby larger towns such as Urunga and Bellingen.
Historically, the area developed in association with the region's timber and maritime industries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the Bellinger River served as a vital transport route for shipping cedar and other local resources. Originally known as North Beach, the village was later renamed Mylestom. Over time, the locality transitioned from a working river port and fishing settlement into the residential and holiday enclave it is today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 40 | 41 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 336 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.