Forresters Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
95 recorded in this period, compared with 106 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Forresters Beach
Forresters Beach is a coastal suburb located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2260. Positioned between the busier hubs of Wamberal and Terrigal to the south and Bateau Bay to the north, the locality is defined by its prominent stretch of Pacific Ocean coastline. According to the 2021 census, Forresters Beach supports a predominantly residential population, characterized by a mix of permanent families, retirees, and holiday homes, reflecting its appeal as a quiet coastal retreat.
The suburb primarily functions as a residential and lifestyle community, featuring local commercial strips along the main thoroughfare, Forresters Beach Road, which provide essential services, cafes, and specialty stores. The area is named after its primary geographical feature, a surf-patrolled ocean beach that is popular for swimming, surfing, and fishing, though parts of the coastline are known for strong rips. The locality is well-connected via local bus networks to larger commercial centers such as Erina Fair and Gosford, offering access to comprehensive secondary education, healthcare, and retail amenities.
Historically, the land around Forresters Beach was part of the traditional country of the Darkinjung people before European settlement. The area remained largely undeveloped bushland and coastal swampling throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, utilized primarily for timber-getting and sporadic agricultural pursuits. Suburban development accelerated in the latter half of the 20th century as the Central Coast grew into a popular commuter and retirement destination, transforming the once-isolated coastal strip into a settled residential community while retaining much of its natural coastal character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 21 | 12 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 15 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 13 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 13 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 7 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 10 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,354 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.