South Golden Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
38 recorded in this period, compared with 34 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About South Golden Beach
South Golden Beach is a coastal locality situated in the Byron Shire of New South Wales, positioned approximately 20 kilometers north of Byron Bay. It is part of a cluster of three small seaside communities, alongside New Brighton and Ocean Shores, that occupy the narrow strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Brunswick River. The area is characterized by its expansive, undeveloped beachfront and proximity to extensive coastal wetlands. As of the 2021 Census, the locality maintains a modest population density, largely comprising low-density residential housing with a demographic mix of long-term residents and transient visitors attracted to its quiet, natural environment.
Local life in South Golden Beach is defined by its focus on outdoor recreation, particularly surfing, swimming, and beach walking. The area functions primarily as a residential satellite, with limited commercial infrastructure; basic amenities are largely concentrated in the adjacent localities of New Brighton and Ocean Shores. Historically, the region was part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung people. European development of the area occurred relatively late compared to surrounding hinterland towns, transitioning from rural and timber-based land use in the early 20th century to a formalized coastal residential development during the mid-to-late 1900s.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Fraud | 3 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 887 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.