Urunga crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
280 recorded in this period, compared with 298 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Urunga
Urunga is a coastal town located in the Bellingen Shire of New South Wales (postcode 2455), situated at the confluence of the Bellinger and Kalang Rivers. Positioned approximately 20 kilometres south of Coffs Harbour, the locality is defined by its proximity to the Tasman Sea and extensive estuarine wetlands. The town supports a modest population primarily composed of retirees, families, and those attracted to its temperate maritime climate. Its geography is dominated by low-lying river plains and sandy coastal barriers, with the prominent Urunga Boardwalk providing access through the mangrove forests to the river mouth.
The town serves as a quiet residential and tourist hub, offering essential local amenities including a small shopping precinct, a public school, and various recreational facilities such as a golf course and surf club. Local life is centered on the waterfront, with the rivers supporting fishing, boating, and kayaking. Historically, the area was significant for the Gumbaynggirr people, the traditional custodians of the land. Following European settlement in the mid-19th century, Urunga developed primarily as a timber-milling port and shipbuilding centre, benefitting from the deep-water access provided by the river estuary. Today, the town retains remnants of this maritime heritage while transitioning into a service-oriented community supported by regional tourism.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 57 | 38 |
| Malicious damage to property | 30 | 29 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 27 | 22 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 20 | 9 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 14 |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 12 |
| Fraud | 12 | 16 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 16 |
| Other theft | 11 | 17 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 21 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 15 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 9 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 6 | 3 |
| Trespass | 6 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 17 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 2 |
| Arson | 4 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 15 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,185 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.