Halekulani crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
135 recorded in this period, compared with 113 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Halekulani
Halekulani is a residential suburb located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2262. Situated approximately 30 kilometres north-northeast of Gosford, the locality is bounded to the east by the shores of Budgewoi Lake, forming part of the Tuggerah Lakes estuary system. The demographic profile is predominantly residential, characterized by a mix of permanent family homes and retirement housing, reflecting the broader appeal of the lakeside Central Coast region to retirees and commuters alike.
Local life in Halekulani is defined by its proximity to the water, offering residents access to lakeside reserves, walking paths, and recreational boating and fishing. While the suburb itself is primarily low-density residential, it is serviced by the commercial amenities of neighboring suburbs such as Budgewoi and Toukley, which provide essential retail, dining, and professional services. Education and broader community services are similarly accessed within the immediate surrounding district.
The area's history is closely tied to the post-World War II development of the Central Coast, evolving from holiday and weekend-er shack settlements into permanent residential communities. The name "Halekulani" is of Hawaiian origin, meaning "house of heaven" or "house fit for royalty," a nomenclature reflecting the romanticized view of lakeside living popularized during the mid-20th-century subdivision of the land. Over subsequent decades, infrastructure improvements transformed the locality into a settled suburban community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 28 | 16 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 22 | 17 |
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 13 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 14 | 10 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 3 |
| Fraud | 4 | 13 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 4 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,677 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.