5Central Coast
Central Coast, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime
5/10 in New South Wales · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 22,092 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 3 | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 1,137 | 317.8 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 3,615 | 1,010.3 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 66 | 18.4 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 7,150 | 1,998.2 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 1,343 | 375.3 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 2,345 | 655.4 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 3 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 1,137 |
| Violence | 3,615 |
| Robbery | 66 |
| Theft and burglary | 7,150 |
| Drugs | 1,343 |
| Damage and public order | 2,345 |
Questions about crime in Central Coast
- Is Central Coast safe?
- Central Coast: Safety 5 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Central Coast?
- Central Coast: Weighted crime: 22,092 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Central Coast?
- Recorded homicides in Central Coast (12 months to June 2026): 3.
Other places nearby
- Hornsby 10/10
- Lake Macquarie 6/10
- The Hills 10/10
- Northern Beaches 10/10
- Hawkesbury 7/10
- Cessnock 3/10
- Ku-ring-gai 10/10
- Willoughby 9/10
