Glenworth Valley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
45 recorded in this period, compared with 51 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glenworth Valley
Glenworth Valley is a rural locality situated in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the postcode area 2250 and the Central Coast Council local government area. Geographically, the area is characterised by steep sandstone gorges, dense bushland, and cleared river flats surrounding the winding course of Popran Creek. Due to its rugged terrain and status as a protected greenbelt, the permanent resident population is very small, consisting primarily of rural landowners and caretakers, and the locality has a predominantly low-density demographic profile.
The local economy and lifestyle are almost exclusively centered around tourism, outdoor recreation, and conservation. Glenworth Valley is best known as the home of Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures, one of the largest horse-riding and outdoor activity centres in Australia, which draws visitors for camping, quad biking, kayaking, and abseiling. While the valley lacks standard suburban commercial amenities such as retail shopping centres, it serves as a regional recreational hub and is accessible via the Pacific Motorway.
Historically, the valley was traditional land of the Darkinjung people, who left behind numerous cultural heritage sites, including rock art and stone arrangements in the surrounding bushland. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area was initially utilised for timber-getting, cattle grazing, and small-scale agriculture. Over the latter half of the 20th century, large portions of the valley were consolidated and transitioned from traditional farming into private tourism and conservation holdings, preserving its remote rural character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 11 | 13 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 7 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 7 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 5 | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 4 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12 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.