Scotts Head crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
56 recorded in this period, compared with 63 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Scotts Head
Scotts Head is a coastal village located in the Nambucca Valley Shire of New South Wales, situated approximately 500 kilometres north of Sydney. Characterized by its dramatic headland, the locality is positioned between the mouth of the Nambucca River and the Pacific Ocean, offering prominent surfing beaches and coastal reserves. The demographic profile is primarily comprised of long-term residents, retirees, and seasonal holidaymakers, maintaining a small-town atmosphere that experiences significant population fluctuations during peak tourism periods.
The village serves as a localized residential hub with essential amenities, including a small shopping precinct, a surf lifesaving club, and community recreational facilities. The local economy is largely driven by tourism, hospitality, and residential services, with the surrounding landscape dominated by national parks and coastal environmental zones. Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Gumbaynggirr people, with European settlement beginning in the mid-19th century through timber harvesting and agriculture. Today, Scotts Head remains recognized for its focus on coastal conservation and outdoor leisure, retaining a heritage centered on its maritime and forest-industry roots.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 4 |
| Fraud | 3 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Other theft | 3 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 5 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 13 |
| Trespass | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 986 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.