Canton Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
123 recorded in this period, compared with 150 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Canton Beach
Canton Beach is a lakeside suburb located on the Central Coast of New South Wales within the 2263 postcode and the Central Coast Council local government area. Situated on the southern shores of Tuggerah Lake, the locality is primarily residential and is characterised by its flat terrain, quiet suburban streets, and direct foreshore access. Demographically, the suburb shares characteristics with the broader Central Coast region, featuring a mix of families, retirees, and holiday homeowners attracted to its relaxed aquatic environment.
Local life in Canton Beach is centered around outdoor recreation and leisure, particularly water-based activities such as fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding on Tuggerah Lake. The suburb features expansive lakeside parklands, picnic areas, and walking tracks, including the Tuggerah Lakes cycling and walking path. Local amenities are modest, consisting of convenience stores and essential services, while more extensive commercial, retail, and educational facilities are readily accessible in neighbouring suburbs such as Toukley and Wyong.
The area derives its European history from the mid-19th-century settlement of the wider Tuggerah Lakes region, which was initially utilised for timber-getting, fishing, and agriculture before transitioning into a popular holiday and retirement destination. The locality's name is historically linked to early land grants and maritime use of the lake. Over the 20th century, Canton Beach evolved from a weekend camping and fishing retreat into a permanent residential community, retaining much of its low-density, natural character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 23 | 16 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 15 | 13 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 16 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 10 |
| Trespass | 7 | 3 |
| Fraud | 6 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 14 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 15 |
| Other theft | 5 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 5 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 10 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,202 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.