Doyalson North crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
31 recorded in this period, compared with 27 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Doyalson North
Doyalson North is a semi-rural and residential locality situated in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the 2262 postcode and the Central Coast Council local government area. Geographically, the area is positioned near the southern shores of Lake Macquarie and acts as a transitional zone between the more urbanized Central Coast hubs and the lower Hunter region. Demographically, the population largely comprises families and retirees drawn to the area for its relatively quiet, semi-rural character and accessibility to nearby waterways and natural reserves.
Local life and amenities in Doyalson North are primarily residential and service-oriented, relying heavily on neighboring suburbs such as Doyalson, Toukley, and Wyong for major commercial, educational, and healthcare facilities. The locality is traversed by major transport routes, including the Pacific Highway, which provides regional connectivity north toward Newcastle and south toward Sydney. While Doyalson North itself maintains a low-key, semi-forested environment, residents have close access to local sporting clubs, community halls, and the recreational opportunities offered by nearby Lake Macquarie and the Pacific Ocean coastline.
Historically, the broader Doyalson area derives its name from early settlers and landowners, developing initially through timber-getting, agriculture, and transport links along the colonial-era routes connecting Sydney to Newcastle. Over the 20th century, the region transitioned from isolated bushland and farming holdings into an interconnected network of residential localities to accommodate the Central Coast's growing population. The area retains a quiet historical footprint, overshadowed by the rapid suburban expansion of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 5 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 383 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.