Suffolk Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
129 recorded in this period, compared with 197 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Suffolk Park
Suffolk Park (postcode 2481) is a coastal locality situated within the Byron Shire of New South Wales, approximately five kilometres south of Byron Bay. It is defined by its extensive stretch of beach, known as Tallow Beach, which forms the eastern boundary of the suburb. The area maintains a modest population characterized by a blend of long-term residents and a significant number of transient visitors. The geography is largely characterized by low-lying coastal terrain and proximity to the Arakwal National Park, which serves as a natural buffer between the residential area and the coastline.
Local life in Suffolk Park centers on a small commercial precinct located on Clifford Street, which provides essential services, including a supermarket, bakery, and cafes, catering primarily to the immediate residential population. The community maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere that contrasts with the more intensified tourism of neighboring Byron Bay. Residents have direct access to recreational activities, particularly surfing and walking trails within the adjacent national park. While public infrastructure is limited, the suburb is well-connected to the broader Byron Bay region via the local road network.
Historically, the area was once part of a larger tract of coastal land utilized for agriculture and logging before being subdivided for residential development in the mid-to-late 20th century. The locality is part of the traditional lands of the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung Nation. In recent decades, Suffolk Park has evolved from a quiet holiday outpost into a sought-after residential suburb, experiencing steady development pressure alongside the broader gentrification of the Northern Rivers region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 27 | 24 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 16 | 11 |
| Steal from dwelling | 12 | 7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 15 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 31 |
| Other theft | 7 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 15 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 15 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 3 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,222 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.