Red Head crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
22 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Red Head
Red Head is a small coastal locality situated within the Mid-Coast Council area of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2430. Positioned along the Tasman Sea, it is defined by its dramatic headland, sandy beaches, and proximity to the larger coastal settlements of Diamond Head and Black Head. The population is predominantly residential and transient, characterized by a mix of permanent inhabitants and seasonal holidaymakers drawn to the region’s natural environmental features, including nearby national parklands and littoral rainforest remnants.
Local life in Red Head is centered on low-density coastal living, with amenities primarily focused on outdoor recreation such as surfing, fishing, and bushwalking. The community relies on neighboring townships for comprehensive retail, medical, and educational services, as Red Head itself remains largely undeveloped for commercial use. Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Biripi people, who have a long-standing cultural connection to the coastal environment. Following European settlement, the land was utilized primarily for timber harvesting and small-scale agriculture before shifting toward its contemporary role as a destination for tourism and lifestyle residency.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 798 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.