Toormina crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
779 recorded in this period, compared with 784 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Toormina
Toormina is a coastal suburb located within the City of Coffs Harbour local government area on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2452. Situated approximately 10 kilometres south of the Coffs Harbour city centre, the locality is defined by its residential focus and proximity to the Tasman Sea coastline. It serves as a prominent residential hub for the region, characterized by a mix of families and retirees who are drawn to its suburban environment and accessibility to both the coastal villages of Sawtell and the broader Coffs Harbour urban area.
The suburb functions as a primary service centre for the surrounding southern districts, anchored by the Toormina Gardens shopping centre, which provides major retail and commercial facilities. Local amenities include public primary and secondary schooling, as well as proximity to expansive parklands and the recreational facilities of nearby Sawtell. Historically, the area transitioned from rural land and small-scale agriculture during the mid-20th century into a planned residential suburb. The development of the suburb reflects the growth experienced by the Coffs Harbour region during the 1970s and 1980s as the population migrated toward the coastal strip.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 104 | 105 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 79 | 93 |
| Malicious damage to property | 79 | 88 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 66 | 64 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 62 | 55 |
| Breach bail conditions | 39 | 34 |
| Steal from retail store | 38 | 47 |
| Trespass | 38 | 21 |
| Fraud | 27 | 26 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 27 | 21 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 26 | 24 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 26 | 25 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 19 | 25 |
| Other theft | 19 | 16 |
| Sexual assault | 16 | 19 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 13 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 11 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 10 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,171 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.