Tuncurry crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
481 recorded in this period, compared with 549 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tuncurry
Tuncurry is a coastal town located in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, situated approximately 300 kilometres north of Sydney. It occupies a peninsula between the Tasman Sea and the southern shore of Wallis Lake, connected to its twin town, Forster, by the Forster-Tuncurry Bridge over the lake’s entrance channel. The locality is primarily residential, characterized by a mix of permanent dwellings and holiday accommodation, and it maintains a population profile that reflects both stable local families and a significant seasonal influx of tourists.
The town’s economy and lifestyle are closely tied to the water, featuring a well-developed marina, commercial fishing facilities, and extensive recreational amenities including patrolled surf beaches and sheltered lakefront areas. Essential services, including public schooling, retail outlets, and medical facilities, are located within the town, with broader administrative and commercial support available in the neighbouring Forster. The area is known for its natural environment, offering protected aquatic reserves and proximity to Booti Booti National Park.
Historically, the area was significant to the local Aboriginal people, specifically the Worimi nation, before European settlement in the mid-19th century. Initially established to support the timber industry, the town’s development was facilitated by its position on the Wallamba River and the timber trade at the nearby Coolongolook River. The name "Tuncurry" is derived from the local Aboriginal word meaning "plenty of fish." Over time, the economy transitioned from resource extraction to maritime industries and tourism, which remain the primary drivers of the local identity today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 59 | 34 |
| Breach bail conditions | 44 | 29 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 43 | 49 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 42 | 26 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 37 | 55 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 35 | 28 |
| Other theft | 28 | 54 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 24 | 22 |
| Fraud | 22 | 51 |
| Other offences | 18 | 27 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 13 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 12 | 21 |
| Steal from dwelling | 12 | 14 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 11 | 11 |
| Trespass | 10 | 19 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 15 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 7 |
| Offensive conduct | 6 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,376 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.