Valla Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
34 recorded in this period, compared with 29 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Valla Beach
Valla Beach is a coastal locality situated in the Nambucca Valley region of New South Wales, approximately 480 kilometres north of Sydney. Geographically, it is defined by its frontage to the Tasman Sea, featuring significant stretches of sandy coastline and the estuarine environments of Deep Creek. Demographically, the area functions primarily as a residential and tourism-oriented community, characterized by a mix of permanent inhabitants and seasonal visitors. As part of the Nambucca Valley Shire, it maintains a small-town atmosphere supported by the local 2448 postcode.
The local lifestyle is centered on outdoor recreation, with the beach and surrounding bushland serving as primary attractions. Amenities include a local village shopping precinct, community facilities, and several popular caravan and holiday parks that bolster the local economy. Historically, the area was traditional land of the Gumbaynggirr people, who maintain deep cultural ties to the region. Following European settlement, the locality evolved from its early agricultural and timber-milling roots into its current status as a tranquil residential and coastal holiday destination.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 2 |
| Fraud | 4 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 3 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,455 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.