Upper Orara crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
26 recorded in this period, compared with 26 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Upper Orara
Upper Orara is a rural locality situated in the hinterland of the Coffs Harbour City Council area in New South Wales, approximately 15 kilometers west of the regional city of Coffs Harbour. Geographically, the area is defined by its position within the Orara River valley, characterized by rolling hills, temperate rainforest remnants, and pastoral landscapes. The population remains small and primarily dispersed across agricultural and residential acreage, maintaining a quiet, semi-rural demographic that values proximity to the Coffs Harbour coastal hub while retaining a distinct inland character.
The locality functions as a residential and agricultural community, centered around the Upper Orara Public School and the local community hall, which serve as the primary hubs for social interaction and civic events. Development is low-density, focused largely on small-scale farming, hobby farms, and rural-residential living. While basic services are limited within the locality itself, residents rely on the nearby Coffs Harbour for major retail, educational, and medical facilities. Historically, the area was shaped by the timber industry and subsequent clearing for agriculture, a heritage preserved in the landscape's remaining sawmilling sites and the mid-20th-century development of the region's rural infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 7 |
| Fraud | 3 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 863 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.