Yamba crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
575 recorded in this period, compared with 543 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yamba
Yamba is a coastal town located in the Clarence Valley local government area of New South Wales (2464), positioned at the mouth of the Clarence River. As of the 2021 Census, the locality functions as a regional service hub with a population exceeding 6,000 residents, a figure that increases during peak holiday seasons. The geography is defined by its series of headlands and surf beaches, including Main Beach, Convent Beach, and Pippi Beach, which serve as prominent natural features of the northern NSW coastline.
The local economy is driven primarily by tourism, retail, and commercial fishing, the latter facilitated by the town’s established port facilities. Yamba offers a range of public amenities, including local primary education, healthcare services, and a variety of recreational infrastructure centered around its maritime setting. Historically, the area was traditional land of the Yaegl people before European exploration in the early 19th century. Following the establishment of the Clarence River port in the mid-1800s, the town developed as a strategic shipping and maritime hub, eventually evolving into the residential and tourism-oriented community it remains today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 59 | 51 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 46 | 36 |
| Other offences | 46 | 18 |
| Other theft | 39 | 35 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 34 | 22 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 33 | 45 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 31 | 33 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 31 | 20 |
| Breach bail conditions | 27 | 27 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 26 | 26 |
| Steal from retail store | 24 | 34 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 23 | 38 |
| Fraud | 20 | 35 |
| Steal from dwelling | 17 | 19 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 15 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 14 | 9 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 14 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,405 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.