Toothdale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Toothdale
Toothdale is a rural locality situated within the Bega Valley Shire on the South Coast of New South Wales. Geographically, it is characterized by undulating pastoral terrain and mixed agricultural land, positioned west of the coastal hubs of Pambula and Merimbula. The area maintains a low population density, with residents typically dispersed across private rural holdings. The locality falls under the 2550 postcode, sharing the regional landscape typical of the Bega Valley hinterland, which is defined by its proximity to both the forested ranges and the coastal plains.
Local life in Toothdale is centered on primary production and quiet, decentralized living. As a non-urban locality, it lacks centralized commercial amenities, with residents relying on the nearby townships of Pambula and Bega for services, schooling, and retail needs. The area is connected by local road networks that facilitate agricultural transport and access to the regional highway system. Historically, the region was developed as part of the broader expansion of the Bega Valley’s dairy and grazing industries during the 19th and early 20th centuries. While it retains its heritage as a farming community, modern land use reflects a mix of traditional small-scale agriculture and residential lifestyle properties.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 210 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.