Whale Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Whale Beach
Whale Beach is a small, affluent coastal suburb located in the Northern Beaches Council area of New South Wales, approximately 40 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district. Situated on the Tasman Sea, it is defined by its narrow, 600-metre-long beach flanked by high sandstone headlands, specifically the northern headland of Whale Beach and the southern point known as Little Head. The suburb is primarily residential, characterized by steep, rugged topography and luxury hillside dwellings that offer expansive ocean views. It shares the 2107 postcode with neighbouring Palm Beach and Avalon Beach, and its demographic profile consists largely of high-income professionals and long-term residents.
Local life in Whale Beach is centred on its recreational beach, which is renowned for its surf breaks and is home to the Whale Beach Surf Life Saving Club, established in 1937. Amenities are modest to maintain the area’s secluded character, featuring a small strip of local cafes and the iconic Jonah’s restaurant, a long-standing establishment perched on the cliffside. Historically, the area remained largely undeveloped bushland until the early 20th century, when it began to transition into a holiday destination for Sydney’s elite. While it lacks the dense commercial development of its neighbours, Whale Beach remains a significant site for coastal tourism and remains protected by strict local environmental and heritage planning controls.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 6 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 315 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.