West Haven crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 25 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About West Haven
West Haven is a coastal locality situated in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of New South Wales, within the 2443 postcode. Located south of the Camden Haven River, the area is defined by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Dunbogan Beach, and the protected waters of Queens Lake. Demographically, the locality serves as a residential base for a mix of retirees and families, characterized by a quiet, suburban environment that integrates with the surrounding natural landscape.
The area offers essential amenities focused on community living, including local retail outlets, parklands, and access to public boat ramps on the Camden Haven waterway. Residents frequently utilize the nearby township of Laurieton for broader commercial services, healthcare, and educational facilities. The locality’s development has been shaped by its integration into the greater Camden Haven district, which prioritizes water-based recreation such as fishing, boating, and coastal bushwalking, supported by proximity to the Kattang Nature Reserve.
Historically, the region was traditionally inhabited by the Birpai people, who maintained long-standing connections to the coastal and estuarine resources of the area. Following European settlement in the mid-19th century, the locality evolved from a timber-getting and fishing outpost into a residential coastal community. While the area retains much of its original landscape, its heritage is marked by its transition from an isolated rural settlement to a residential satellite of the growing Port Macquarie-Hastings urban corridor.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 4 |
| Fraud | 2 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,139 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.