Tomakin crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
50 recorded in this period, compared with 56 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tomakin
Tomakin is a coastal locality situated on the South Coast of New South Wales within the Eurobodalla Shire, approximately 15 kilometres south of Batemans Bay. Geographically, it is defined by its position on a peninsula between the Tasman Sea and the Tomaga River. The area is characterized by its residential nature, consisting largely of low-density housing, holiday homes, and caravan parks. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics data, the locality maintains a modest permanent population, which experiences significant seasonal fluctuations due to an influx of tourists attracted to its coastline during summer months.
The local lifestyle is centered on outdoor recreation, particularly swimming, surfing, and fishing at popular spots such as Tomakin Cove and Barlings Beach. Amenities in the immediate area include a local sports and social club, a boat ramp, and essential small-scale retail services. Historical development in the region began in the mid-19th century, with the area initially serving as a small port for the shipment of timber and farm produce from the surrounding agricultural hinterland. Over the 20th century, Tomakin transitioned from a remote rural outpost to a dedicated residential and tourist destination, preserving its reputation as a quiet coastal enclave.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 8 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 8 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 | 3 |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 3 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 4 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,233 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.