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Crime rate in Central Coast (NSW), NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 346,662 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,615.87 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 29,276 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 84.45 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4,699 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 7,859 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		13.55 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		22.67 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes 		75.25% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes 		29.58% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Central Coast (NSW) crime trends

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Central Coast (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Central Coast (NSW):


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 4,832 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4,832

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 4,310 reported cases of Theft.

    4,310

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 3,878 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3,878

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 3,585 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3,585

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 2,828 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2,828

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 2,499 reported cases of Property damage.

    2,499

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 1,631 reported cases of Deception.

    1,631

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 987 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    987

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 900 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    900

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 899 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    899

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 579 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    579

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 513 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    513

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 465 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    465

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 417 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    417

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 280 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    280

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 151 reported cases of Arson.

    151

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 150 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    150

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 136 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    136

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 90 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    90

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 76 reported cases of Robbery.

    76

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 38 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    38

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 19 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    19

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    13


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Central Coast (NSW)

    1 in 74

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Central Coast (NSW)

    1 in 44

    In 2024 in Central Coast (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 44

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Neighbouring LGAs:

Cessnock (62) Hawkesbury (43) Hornsby (18) Lake Macquarie (44) Singleton (52) The Hills Shire (18) Unincorporated NSW (19) Unincorp. Other Territories (0)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Central Coast (NSW) rank in crime?

Central Coast (NSW) lga is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Central Coast (NSW) a safe lga?

Central Coast (NSW) lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Central Coast (NSW)?

The top crime types in Central Coast (NSW) are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Central Coast (NSW)?

4,832 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Central Coast (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Central Coast (NSW)?

Crime in Central Coast (NSW) has increased by 1.39% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Central Coast (NSW) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Central Coast (NSW) in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Central Coast (NSW)?

The least safe suburb in Central Coast (NSW) is Tuggerah, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Central Coast (NSW)?

The safest suburb in Central Coast (NSW) is Horsfield Bay, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Central Coast (NSW) crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Central Coast (NSW) by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Tuggerah, Wyong and Gosford.


Suburbs in Central Coast (NSW)

Alison (Central Coast - NSW) (50) Avoca Beach (10) Bar Point (19) Bateau Bay (20) Bensville (10) Berkeley Vale (12) Blackwall (NSW) (14) Blue Bay (10) Blue Haven (18) Booker Bay (10) Bouddi (20) Budgewoi (25) Buff Point (15) Bushells Ridge (50) Calga (48) Canton Beach (40) Cedar Brush Creek (10) Central Mangrove (10) Chain Valley Bay (10) Charmhaven (33) Cheero Point (10) Chittaway Bay (10) Chittaway Point (12) Cogra Bay (10) Copacabana (10) Crangan Bay (50) Daleys Point (10) Davistown (10) Dooralong (10) Doyalson (50) Doyalson North (11) Durren Durren (10) East Gosford (15) Empire Bay (10) Erina (30) Erina Heights (17) Ettalong Beach (18) Forresters Beach (10) Fountaindale (21) Glenning Valley (14) Glenworth Valley (50) Gorokan (26) Gosford (72) Green Point (Central Coast - NSW) (10) Greengrove (46) Gunderman (10) Gwandalan (13) Halekulani (12) Halloran (35) Hamlyn Terrace (25) Hardys Bay (10) Holgate (11) Horsfield Bay (10) Jilliby (17) Kangy Angy (13) Kanwal (24) Kariong (14) Kiar (35) Killarney Vale (22) Killcare (10) Killcare Heights (10) Kincumber (13) Kincumber South (10) Kingfisher Shores (10) Koolewong (10) Kulnura (10) Lake Haven (52) Lake Munmorah (16) Lemon Tree (10) Lisarow (12) Little Jilliby (15) Little Wobby (36) Long Jetty (28) Lower Mangrove (10) Macmasters Beach (10) Magenta (NSW) (25) Mangrove Creek (10) Mangrove Mountain (15) Mannering Park (13) Mardi (11) Marlow (10) Matcham (10) Mooney Mooney (24) Mooney Mooney Creek (33) Mount Elliot (NSW) (10) Mount White (27) Narara (10) Niagara Park (16) Norah Head (25) Noraville (14) North Avoca (10) North Gosford (26) Ourimbah (17) Palm Grove (NSW) (10) Palmdale (NSW) (18) Patonga (18) Pearl Beach (12) Peats Ridge (10) Phegans Bay (11) Picketts Valley (10) Point Clare (10) Point Frederick (16) Pretty Beach (Central Coast - NSW) (16) Ravensdale (10) Rocky Point (NSW) (10) San Remo (NSW) (28) Saratoga (10) Shelly Beach (NSW) (11) Somersby (27) Spencer (38) Springfield (Central Coast - NSW) (17) St Huberts Island (10) Summerland Point (15) Tacoma (44) Tacoma South (15) Tascott (10) Ten Mile Hollow (10) Terrigal (14) The Entrance (61) The Entrance North (23) Toowoon Bay (23) Toukley (40) Tuggerah (100) Tuggerawong (25) Tumbi Umbi (15) Umina Beach (15) Wadalba (21) Wagstaffe (10) Wallarah (10) Wamberal (10) Warnervale (30) Watanobbi (25) Wendoree Park (18) West Gosford (62) Wondabyne (50) Woongarrah (17) Woy Woy (28) Woy Woy Bay (10) Wyoming (17) Wyong (86) Wyong Creek (19) Wyongah (17) Yarramalong (10) Yattalunga (NSW) (10)

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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