Hamlyn Terrace crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
453 recorded in this period, compared with 550 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hamlyn Terrace
Hamlyn Terrace is a residential suburb located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and the 2259 postcode district. Situated inland from the coastal lakes, the suburb is characterized by a mix of established residential housing estates and newer suburban developments. Demographically, it has experienced significant population growth, attracting a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and retirees drawn to the region's relative affordability and accessibility compared to major metropolitan centres.
The suburb is primarily residential, supported by local convenience retail outlets, parks, and community spaces. For major commercial, medical, and entertainment services, residents typically rely on neighbouring suburbs such as Wyong and the Wadalba retail precincts. Hamlyn Terrace is well-connected by local bus networks and major arterial roads, including the Pacific Highway, facilitating transit across the wider Central Coast region and commuting to Sydney or Newcastle.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land of the Darkinjung people. European history in the broader district was initially tied to timber-getting, agriculture, and the expansion of the Main Northern Railway line. For much of its history, the land comprising modern-day Hamlyn Terrace remained largely rural, until rapid suburban expansion transformed the area into a major residential locality in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 56 | 87 |
| Malicious damage to property | 54 | 80 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 52 | 61 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 38 | 67 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 26 | 47 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 21 | 38 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 19 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 18 | 14 |
| Breach bail conditions | 17 | 22 |
| Fraud | 16 | 23 |
| Steal from dwelling | 15 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 12 | 15 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 11 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 11 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 9 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 9 | 7 |
| Criminal intent | 7 | 5 |
| Other theft | 7 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,761 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.