Edgeworth crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
402 recorded in this period, compared with 417 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Edgeworth
Edgeworth is a residential suburb located in the City of Lake Macquarie local government area of New South Wales, within the 2285 postcode. Situated approximately 16 kilometres west-southwest of the Newcastle central business district, the locality is characterised by a mix of established residential housing, surrounding bushland, and suburban infrastructure. According to recent demographic data, Edgeworth accommodates a population of several thousand residents, functioning largely as a commuter suburb with a family-oriented demographic profile.
Local life and amenities in Edgeworth are centred around commercial and recreational facilities designed to serve the immediate residential community. The suburb features local shopping options, including a major supermarket complex, alongside essential services such as medical practices, parks, and sporting fields. Education is supported by local primary schools, while broader educational, retail, and employment needs are accessed in nearby commercial hubs like Glendale and Cardiff. Transport connectivity is provided via main arterial roads linking the suburb to the broader Hunter region and Newcastle.
Historically, Edgeworth’s development was closely tied to the region's rich coal mining heritage. Originally known as Cockle Creek, the area's European settlement expanded in the late 19th and early 20th centuries alongside the growth of the local coal industry and the extension of the Main Northern railway line. The suburb was later renamed in honour of Sir Edgeworth David, a prominent Welsh-born Australian geologist and Antarctic explorer. Over the latter half of the 20th century, the locality transitioned from a resource-extraction settlement into the suburban residential community seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 45 | 46 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 44 | 24 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 44 | 38 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 37 | 27 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 35 | 30 |
| Fraud | 31 | 34 |
| Steal from retail store | 18 | 27 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 17 | 19 |
| Sexual assault | 17 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 16 | 38 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 12 | 8 |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 12 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 19 |
| Other theft | 8 | 12 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 5 |
| Other offences | 4 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,401 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.