Chittaway Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
85 recorded in this period, compared with 79 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Chittaway Bay
Chittaway Bay is a residential locality situated on the Central Coast of New South Wales, within the postcode 2261 and the Central Coast Council local government area. Geographically, the suburb is defined by its prominent waterfront position along the southern shores of Chittaway Bay, an arm of the Tuggerah Lakes estuary system. Demographically, it functions primarily as a quiet, low-density suburban community, largely inhabited by families and retirees seeking a lakeside lifestyle within commuting distance of major regional hubs.
Local life in Chittaway Bay is centered around recreation, nature, and community living, with the Tuggerah Lakes providing local residents with opportunities for boating, fishing, and walking along foreshore reserves. Commercial amenities within the suburb are light, consisting mainly of local convenience stores and services, while more extensive retail, educational, and healthcare infrastructure is accessible in neighboring suburbs such as Berkeley Vale and the Tuggerah commercial precinct.
Historically, the area transitioned from a traditional Indigenous landscape utilized by the Darkinjung people to a region shaped by European settlement, early timber-getting, and agriculture. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Chittaway Bay underwent progressive suburbanization, transforming from a semi-rural holiday and fishing destination into the permanent residential community seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 11 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 5 |
| Fraud | 5 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 3 |
| Trespass | 2 | 3 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,987 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.