North Shore crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
25 recorded in this period, compared with 20 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Shore
North Shore is a residential locality situated in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, encompassing the 2444 postcode. Geographically bounded by the Hastings River to the south, the area is characterized by low-lying coastal terrain, native bushland, and waterfront access. Demographically, it functions primarily as a quiet residential and semi-rural suburb, closely linked economically and socially to the neighboring regional hub of Port Macquarie.
Local life in North Shore is defined by its natural surroundings and tranquil environment, offering residents a relaxed, coastal-suburban lifestyle. Due to its semi-rural and suburban nature, commercial amenities within the locality itself are limited, with most retail, educational, health, and professional services accessed across the river in Port Macquarie via vehicle or passenger ferries. Recreational pursuits in the area heavily center around the Hastings River, supporting activities such as fishing, boating, and bushwalking.
Historically, the lands of the North Shore and the broader Port Macquarie-Hastings region are the traditional country of the Birpai people, who have a long-standing cultural connection to the coastal and riverine environments. European settlement in the wider district began in the early 19th century as a penal colony before developing into a timber-getting and agricultural area. Over subsequent decades, North Shore evolved from isolated pockets of rural land into the integrated residential community seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 6 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 2 |
| Fraud | 3 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 371 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.