Orient Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 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 Orient Point
Orient Point is a coastal locality situated in the City of Shoalhaven local government area of New South Wales, within the 2540 postcode. Geographically, it occupies a peninsula on the southern shores of the Crookhaven and Shoalhaven river estuaries, overlooking the Tasman Sea. The area is largely characterized by low-density residential development, waterfront properties, and natural bushland reserves. Demographically, it shares the broader characteristics of the Shoalhaven region, featuring a permanent population with a high proportion of retirees, alongside holiday homes that experience an influx of seasonal visitors.
Local life in Orient Point is centered around coastal and maritime recreation, including fishing, boating, and kayaking, supported by local boat ramps and reserves. Day-to-day commercial and civic amenities are limited within the locality itself, with residents primarily relying on the nearby commercial hubs of Culburra Beach and Nowra for comprehensive retail, medical, and educational services.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Wodi Wodi and other Yuin-speaking Aboriginal peoples, who utilized the rich estuarine resources. European settlement in the wider Shoalhaven region began in the early 19th century, driven by timber-getting, agriculture, and maritime trade. The development of Orient Point as a settlement largely progressed through the 20th century, transitioning from a remote, resource-based outpost into a permanent residential and recreational holiday community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 629 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.