Jilliby crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
106 recorded in this period, compared with 119 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Jilliby
Jilliby is a semi-rural locality situated in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2259. Geographically, the area is characterized by a mix of rolling pastoral land, pockets of native bushland, and agricultural properties, bordered by the Jilliby Creek catchment. At the 2021 Census, Jilliby recorded a small, dispersed population living primarily in low-density acreage housing.
Local life in Jilliby is quiet and rural, centered around agriculture, horticulture, and acreage living, while benefiting from proximity to major regional hubs. Residents rely on neighboring towns such as Wyong and Dooralong for commercial services, retail, and secondary education, though Jilliby itself contains local community infrastructure, including the historic Jilliby Public School. The area is also known for the Jilliby State Conservation Area nearby, which supports regional biodiversity and offers recreational opportunities such as bushwalking and birdwatching.
European settlement in the Jilliby area dates back to the 19th century, with the region initially developing around timber-getting, dairy farming, and agriculture. The locality's name is derived from an Aboriginal word, believed to mean "spear" or "wood used for spears." Over the decades, Jilliby has retained its rural character, transitioning from early forestry and primary production industries into a contemporary semi-rural residential community while preserving its historic local landmarks and natural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 6 |
| Other theft | 11 | 5 |
| Fraud | 10 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 11 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 7 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 13 |
| Trespass | 5 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 4 | 1 |
| Other offences | 3 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,694 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.