Wooli crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
48 recorded in this period, compared with 42 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wooli
Wooli is a coastal village situated on a narrow peninsula between the Wooli Wooli River and the Pacific Ocean within the Clarence Valley Council area of New South Wales (postcode 2462). The locality is defined by its unique geographic position, bordered by the Yuraygir National Park to the north and south. Demographically, the area is characterized by a small permanent population that increases significantly during peak tourist seasons. Its environment is ecologically significant, featuring pristine estuarine systems and extensive dune networks.
The local economy and lifestyle are heavily centered on tourism, commercial fishing, and recreational activities such as fishing, surfing, and bushwalking. Amenities in the village are modest, primarily serving the local community and visitors with essential services, a caravan park, and local club facilities. Historically, the area was utilized by the Gumbaynggirr people, who maintained a long-standing connection to the river and coastal resources. Following European settlement, the region developed as a remote fishing outpost, eventually evolving into its current status as a quiet nature-based tourism destination that emphasizes the preservation of its surrounding coastal wilderness.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 8 |
| Fraud | 3 | 1 |
| Other theft | 3 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences | 2 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 3 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 503 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.