Blue Haven crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
311 recorded in this period, compared with 356 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Blue Haven
Blue Haven is a residential locality situated in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the postcode 2262 and the Central Coast Council local government area. Located approximately 40 kilometres north-east of Gosford and around 100 kilometres north of Sydney, the suburb is positioned inland from the Pacific Ocean and generally bounded by the southern shores of Lake Macquarie in the broader region. The population comprises a mix of families and retirees, reflecting the wider demographic trends of suburban expansion along the NSW central coast corridor.
Local life in Blue Haven is primarily residential, supported by essential community infrastructure suited to a suburban commuter population. Residents access a range of retail, educational, and recreational services within the suburb and neighbouring areas such as Wyong and Lake Munmorah. The locality is connected to the broader Central Coast and Sydney metropolitan areas via the Pacific Highway and the M1 Motorway, facilitating regional transit.
Historically, the area developed as part of the broader expansion of the Wyong shire, transitioning from rural and bushland tracts into modern residential subdivisions to accommodate the Central Coast's growing population. The heritage of Blue Haven is closely tied to the traditional custodianship of the Darkinjung people, who have long-standing connections to the land and waterways of the region. Modern development has largely shaped the contemporary landscape, with few remnants of its earlier rural past remaining distinct.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 57 | 68 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 56 | 48 |
| Malicious damage to property | 43 | 34 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 22 | 27 |
| Fraud | 18 | 14 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 16 | 14 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 25 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 13 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 15 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 24 |
| Trespass | 8 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 12 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 11 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 5 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 6 |
| Criminal intent | 3 | 6 |
| Pornography offences | 3 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 9 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,563 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.